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Wihan Sejahtera

Wihan Sejahtera

Wihan Sejahtera
Photo: sindonews.com

The 120 meter long, 3716 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Wihan Sejahtera capsized and sank in Lamong Bay just outside the terminal at Surabaya, Indonesia. The Wihan Sejahtera had departed with over 200 passengers and crew bound for Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara when it struck some submerged object. The ferry had suffered some hull damage with water ingress and had a developed a list to starboard.

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The Wihan Sejahtera decided to turn back and head back to port.  As the ferry headed back, the list increased as the cargo of vehicles shifted. Passengers and crew climbed over the listing hull and jumped into the sea while others clung to the port hull awaiting rescue.

Wihan Sejahtera
Photo: tribunnews.com

Reports state some 163 passengers and 29 crew were rescued as nearby fishing vessels, patrol boats and tugs arrived quickly on scene.  Over 25 persons were taken to hospital with several having severe injuries.  The wihan Sejahtera eventually rolled over and sank in 16 meters of water.  Authorities have continued search and rescue operations and will send divers into the overturn hull. Reports state the vessel was overloaded as the official number on board was listed as 153 persons.

Finnkraft

Finnkraft

Finnkraft

The 163 meter long, ro-ro cargo vessel Finnkraft caught fire near Helsinki, Finland. The fire started in a heating system on a stairwell in the bow section.  The fire spewed toxic smoke spreading to several decks.  The crew quickly responded and was able to bring the fire under control and later assisted by the local fire brigade in extinguishing the blaze.  The smoke was then later ventilated from the areas impacted.  No reports of injuries.

Osman Gazi 1

Osman Gazi 1

Osman Gazi 1
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

On October 24, the 88 meter long, 520 dwt high speed ro-ro passenger ferry Osman Gazi 1 allided with a pier near Mudanya, Turkey.  The Osman Gazi 1 was approaching Mudanya from Istanbul with 786 passengers and 178 vehicles when it suffered engine failure near the piers.  The ferry struck near its starboard aft section resulting in hull damage. No reports of injuries.  All passengers and vehicles were unloaded. Reports state the vessel was able to proceed under its own power to Istanbul for repairs.

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