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Isle of Innisfree

Isle of Innisfree

Isle of Innisfree
Photo: pembrokeshire-herald.com

On December 20, the 163 meter long, 4286 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Isle of Innisfree (IMO: 8908466) allided with the quay in the port of Fishguard, Wales. The Isle of Innisfree was attempting to dock when it suffered difficulties and struck the quay and tearing a hole in the port side of the stern. The hole is above the waterline and no reports of water ingress. There were no reports of injuries.

Isle of Innisfree

The ferry would undergo emergency repairs before it could proceed on its return voyage to Dublin. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Express 5

Express 5

Express 5
Photo: tv2bornholm.dk

On November 25, the 31 meter long, 1000 dwt catamaran ro-ro passenger ferry Express 5 (IMO: 9913286) allided in the Baltic Sea off Bornholm, Denmark. The Express 5, one of the largest catamaran ferries in the world, was departing from Rønne when it struck the breakwater. The ferry sustained hull damage with a long crease along its starboard hull. The Express 5 had to return to its berth and passengers were disembarked. No reports of injuries.

The Express 5 was taken to a drydock for repairs. After temporary repairs were completed on November 29, the vessel was allowed to go back into service  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos
Photo: kefaloniafocus.com

On the morning of November 17, the 99 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Andreas Kalvos (IMO: 8500484) allided with the quay in Sami, Kefalonia, Greece. The Andreas Kalvos was loaded with 157 passengers, 33 crew and 38 vehicles when it struck the quay while mooring. The starboard side of the stern sustained some hull damage during the incident. All passengers disembarked and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities detained the Andreas Kalvos from its scheduled sailing to Patras until the damage could be repaired and the vessel given a certificate of seaworthiness. No reports if any pollution was released during the incident.