The 196 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Visby became disabled off Nynäshamn, Sweden. Just after the Visby departed from the dock, the ferry suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew was preparing to drop anchor when they were able to restart the engines. No reports of injuries to the 1100 passengers on board, damage or pollution released. The Visby continued on to its destination.
The 186 meter long, 6874 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dover Seaways struck the harbour breakwall while departing Dover, England. The Dover Seaways, loaded with 320 passengers, headed out of the harbour around 8 a.m. on a regular run to Dunkirk…
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On November 6, the 190 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Transpulp allided with a pier in Travemünde, Germany. The Transpulp was en route to Gothenburg from Lübeck when it veered off course and struck the concrete pier. The pier sustained significant damage along with the bulbous bow of the Transpulp. No reports of injuries to the 15 crew on board. Authorities detained the vessel while conducting an investigation. Reports state the vessel had suffered an engine malfunction while the Transpulp was turning to starboard. The vessel was allowed to continue its voyage a few hours later after it was surveyed. No reports of pollution released.
