The 172 meter long, 10298 dwt ro-ro car carrier Trans Future 2 collided with two Royal Brunei Navy vessels at the port of Muara, Brunei. The Trans Future 2 had lost steering when it’s starboard rudder jammed. The ro-ro car carrier struck into the side of one on the naval vessels. The naval vessel suffered structural damage. No injuries were reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 88 meter long, 900 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gulen allided with the quay at Hella, Norway. The ferry struck the pier resulting in a small hole in the hull. No reports of injuries to the 17 passengers on board. The vessel was pulled out of service for repairs.
The 85 meter long, 671 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Hebridean Isles allided with the pier in Stornoway, Scotland. The Hebridean Isles was attempting to berth when a heavy squall blew the vessel into the pier. No reports of injuries, but the ferry sustained some damage. No pollution was released.
