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Prevelis

Prevelis

Photo: greekreporter.com
Photo: greekreporter.com

The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis ran aground off an islet near Santorin, Greece.  The Prevelis, loaded with 190 passengers from Piraeus, struck the islet Aspronisi while attempting to enter the port at Santorin. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.  The Prevelis proceeded under its own power to Santorin.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial reports state the vessel may have lost power before it went aground.

Prevelis

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Pride of York

Pride of York

Pride-Of-York-1148925The 179 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of York allided with a gate while passing the King George lock in Hull, England.  The ferry suffered a small gash some 6 meters above the waterline.   The vessel was forced to return to port to make repairs and be inspected.   The vessel was delayed for 12 hours  The vessel had 230 passengers initially, but 168 cancelled and disembarked.  The Pride of York was able to later sail  to Zeebrugge.

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Coruisk

Coruisk

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The 66 meter long ro-ro ferry Coruisk allided with the breakwater at Dunoon, Scotland in heavy mist.  The Coruisk suffered extensive damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries.  The ferry was pulled from service and taken to a drydock in Greenock for repairs.

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