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Fastcat M11

Fastcat M11

Fastcat M11
Photo: philstar.com

The 50 meter long ro-ro passenger vessel Fastcat M11 ran aground just outside the port of Tubigon, Bohol, Philippines. The Fastcat M11 was headed for Cebu with 69 persons on board when it struck bottom just a few minutes after leaving Tubigon. The coast guard was alerted and dispatched rescue boats to the scene. Several passengers were safely evacuated, but many decided to remain on board the Fastcat M11. The ro-ro vessel was able to refloat itself later the same day. The Fastcat M11 returned to Tubigon where it was to be inspected. The coast guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Melusine

Melusine

Melusine
Photo: fvn.no

The 162 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Melusine allided with the moored ferry Superspeed 1 at Hirtshals, Norway. The Melusine attempted to berth with 611 passengers and 240 vehicles when strong winds pushed the ferry against the 212 meter long ferry Superspeed 1. The vessels stayed wedged together until a tug could assist and pull the vessels apart. No reports of injuries. An inspection found minimal damage and both vessels were allowed to depart after a short delay.

Kong Harald

Kong Harald

Kong Harald

The 122 meter long, 902 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Kong Harald became disabled off Nordkinn, Norway. The Kong Harald had departed from Kirkenes when it suffered a partial power blackout after a fault developed in one of the engines. With the weather deteriorating as a strong storm approached the area, the master of the Kong Harald contacted the JRCC in case it would be necesarry to evacuate the passengers and crew. The JRCC dispatched the patrol vessel Barentshav to the scene. The Barentshav escorted the Kong Harald initially towards Honningsvåg, but the ferry later proceeded to Tromsø. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Barentshav
Photo: wikipedia