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.
The 203 meter long, 5990 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Superfast VIII went adrift while in the port of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vessel had drifted from its berth with 18 passengers and 55 crew when the area was struck by a severe Atlantic storm from the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo. Tugs were dispatched and were able to maneuver the ferry back to its berth. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.