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Eagle

Eagle

Photo: mvtimes.com

On the evening of April 5, the 71 meter long, 681 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Eagle (IMO: 8705864) allided in the Nantucket Sound while departing the harbor on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The ferry was on its scheduled voyage to Hyannis when it stuck the outer dolphin on its portside hull.  The dolphin broke apart and parts fell into the sea. There were no injuries from the incident.

Authorities state the Eagle did not sustain significant damage and was able to proceed on its normal service. The cause of the allision is under investigation.

Gjemnes

Gjemnes

Gjemnes
Photo: NSSR

On the afternoon of February 28, the 64 meter long, 336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gjemnes (IMO: 7814333) ran aground in the Holmestrandsfjorden at Hakan, Norway. The ferry had run up on the rocks off the breakwater and was quickly freed by the crew boat Hørtte (MMSI: 257054700).  The Gjemnes proceeded to the terminal where all passengers and vehicles were unloaded. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The NSSR conducted an inspection of the hull and found the ferry was undamaged.  The Gjemnes went back into service the next day.

 

Grande Brasile

Grande Brasile

Grande Brasile

On February 18, the 214 meter long, 26169 dwt ro-ro container ship Grande Brasile (IMO: 9198123) caught fire in the English Channel 15 miles off the coast of Ramsgate, England. The Grande Brasile was bound for Le Havre from Antwerp with a mixed cargo of vehicles and containers when a fire broke out on one of the decks. Both the UK Coastguard and RNLI lifeboat crews responded to the incident along with the French tug Abeille Normandie and a Dutch fixed wing aircraft. Reports state the fire was brought under control using the onboard CO2 fire suppression, but the vessel’s main engine was disabled.  The tug Abeille Normandie and Multratug 35 were standing by the Grande Brasile while the crew attempts to restore power and steering.  No reports of injuries to the 28 crew on board.