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Fedjefjord

Fedjefjord

Fedjefjord
Photo: ba.no

On November 22, the 64 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Fedjefjord ran aground off Sævrøy, Norway. The ferry was on its scheduled route when it grounded a few meters from the pier at Sævrøy. The ferry’s keel and propellers sustained damage resulting in hydraulic oil to be released. No reports of injuries to the five passengers and seven crew on board.  All the passengers were later safely evacuated by rescue boats to shore. Authorities placed booms around the Fedjefjord to contain the pollution.

Fedjefjord
Photo: bt.no

The following day the ferry was pulled free by a tug and towed to Laksevåg to unload vehicles before proceeding to Bergen for repairs. Reports state the propeller had broken off the vessel and remained on the sea floor. 

Wenatchee

Wenatchee

Wenatchee
Photo: twitter

The 140 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wenatchee sustained damaged while on its scheduled voyage between Bainbridge Island and Seattle, Washington. The Wenatchee struck several floating logs damaging one of its propeller blades. Authorities pulled the Wenatchee out of service for the propeller to be repaired. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Wenatchee
Photo: Shipwrecklog.com
Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII
Photo: republika.co.id

The 115 meter long, 1064 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Kencana VIII capsized in the Flores Sea off East Nusa Tenngara Island, Indonesia. The Dharma Kencana VIII departed from Labuan Bajo with 121 passengers when it struck a reef and suffered hull damage. The ferry quickly flooded  and began to sink. The Dharma Kencana VIII developed a heavy list to starboard before it capsized onto its side. All 121 passengers on board were evacuated by local authorities. No reports of injuries.