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Samsoe

Samsoe

Samsø
Photo: tv2east.dk

On the morning of October 26, the 91 meter long, 778 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Samsø (IMO: 9548562) allided with a quay at Kalundborg, Denmark. The Samsø was arriving from a voyage from Ballen when it approached its berth in Kalundborg. Just before it reached the berth, a door for walking passengers was opened prematurely and struck a fender on the quay. The door caught the fender causing damage to the door’s hinges and pulled the fender sideways.

Samsø

The Samsø cancelled several sailings until repair work on the door could be completed and inspected by the Danish Maritime Authority. Reports state the vessel was able to proceed on its scheduled voyage later that afternoon. No reports of injuries and no pollution released.

Grigory Lovtsov

Grigory Lovtsov

Grigory Lovtsov
Photo: Pravda.ru

On the afternoon of October 18, 2024, the 41 meter long, 194 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Grigory Lovtsov (IMO:8974922) capsized in the Sea of Okhotsk off the Sakhalin Island, Russia. The Grigory Lovtsov was loaded with gravel and sand when it lost stability and rolled over. Three of the crew on board the vessel were thrown into sea while another four on board were reported as missing. The three crew were pulled from the water by a rescue helicopter.  One of the crew was injured and later taken to hospital.

Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation. A rescue boat aided by two tugboats are currently looking for the missing four crew.  Initial reports state the cargo vessel may have been overloaded at the time.  A report states the other 2 crew rescued perished from the incident suggesting there may be only a sole survivor from the capsizing. The incident is under investigation.

The Grigory Lovtsov had been in a prior incident. The vessel got stuck in the ice back in 2022 requiring evacuation.

Breitling

Breitling

Breitling
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of October 16, the 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Breitling (MMSI: 211624750) allided with the ferry dock on the Warnow River at Hohe Düne, Germany. The Breitling had made the four minute crossing from Warnemünde loaded with passengers and vehicles when it suffered engine failure as it approached the dock at Hohe Düne. Unable to slow down, the ferry struck the dock was some force. One person on board was seriously injured along with two others who were only slightly injured. All three were taken to hospital for treatment.

Breitling

The Breitling was taken out of service for repairs while the water police conducted an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the ferry was cleared to resume service later that evening after completing a test run. Authorities have stated the engine failure was due to a technical error.  Reports did not include if the Breitling sustained damage or if any pollution was released from the incident.