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Med Star

Med Star

Med Star
Photo: ulastirma.com.tr

On August 9, the 81 meter long, 1786 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Med Star caught fire while berthed in Tripoli, Lebanon. The Med Star was preparing to depart for Turkey when fire was spotted by the crew. The fire quickly engulfed the ferry as the crew and local fire brigade attempted to extinguish it. Reports state the fire swept through the superstructure before it was brought under control. No reports of injuries, but the Med Star sustained significant damage. The source of the fire was not yet known.

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

The 72 meter long, 1680 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 8 ran aground in Cebu City, Philippines.  The ferry was headed for Cagayan de Oro City with 41 passengers when it stranded during low tide.  The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted  and the voyage was cancelled. The 41 passengers were safely transferred back ashore by two tugboats. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Lite Ferry 8 was refloated on the following high tide and returned to the pier to be inspected for damage.

Finnmarken

Finnmarken

Finnmarken
Photo: folkebladet.no

The 139 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Finnmarken sustained damage near Finnsnes, Norway. The vessel had struck an unknown object during the night in low visibility due to fog. The Finnmarken arrived in Finnsnes reporting it had sustain hull damage. The ferry cancelled its scheduled stop, but was allowed to proceed several hours later for Bergen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.