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Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes
Photo: radio-canada.ca

On November 25, the 97 meter ro-ro passenger ship Bella Desgagnes ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Kegaska, Quebec. The Bella Desgagnes had encountered strong winds reaching in excess of 80 km/h when the vessel struck the seabed off Kegaska.  One of the vessel’s bow thrusters sustained damage.  None of the passengers were injured, but one crewman suffered minor injuries. The Bella Desgagnes proceeded to Sept-Îles at reduced speed.  Reports state divers had made an inspection to the bow thrusters  to see what repairs were necessary.

Aground on Yenisei River

Aground on Yenisei River

Ferry aground on Yenisei River
Photo: siberiantimes.com

On November 25, a ferry ran aground on the Yenisei River some 300 kilometers north of Krasnoyarsk, Russia.  The ferry with 70 passengers and 30 vehicles had become stuck in shallow water during the evening with the temperature reaching only minus 30 Celsius.  Two towboats, the Angara and Otradny, were alerted to stranding and proceeded to the scene. The vessels attempted to refloat the ferry, but the ferry remained stuck several hours later. Passengers initially refused the warmth of their vehicles, but agreed to leave as the ferry remained stuck during the night.  Passengers were taken to Strelka for the night. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Typically, the Yenisei River would be frozen over, but the dam at Krasnoyarsk allows navigation to remain open longer even in extremely low temperatures.

Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven
Photo: radiobremen.de

The 59 meter long ro-ro ferry Bremerhaven allided with the the 95 meter long general cargo ship Fiducia on the Weser River near Blexen Roads, Germany. The ferry was proceeding in dense fog when it struck the anchored Fiducia.  The Bremerhaven sustained significant damage to its hull.  Two crew and a single passenger were injured during the incident.  The ferry proceeded to Bremerhaven where the vessel entered a shipyard for repairs.  The Fiducia sustained only slight damage and proceeded to Brake. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the master of the Bremerhaven had read the radar incorrectly resulting in the allision.