The 129 meter long ro-ro cargo ship Autoprestige suffered a fire off Øresund, Denmark. The fire broke out in the vessel’s smokestack while it was headed to Zeebrugge from Gdynia. The crew quickly extinguished the blaze. The vessel changed course to Hanstholm where it proceeded under its own power. No reports of injuries.
The 122 meter long ro-ro cargo freighter Clipper Ranger allided with a pier at Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The vessel’s hull was significantly damaged requiring emergency repairs. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board. The Clipper Ranger was removed from service and proceeded to dry dock for repairs. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 72 meter long, 541 dwt ro-ro ferry KM Sahabat sank off Jakarta, Indonesia. The ferry was en route to Tanjung Pinang with 139 passengers and 26 crew in calm seas. An hour into its journey the weather worsened. Waves reached 5 meters causing the vessel to lose steerage. The KM Sahabat capsized onto its starboard side. The master ordered crew and passengers to don life jackets and abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft. An SOS signal was sent out and 3 to 4 hours later several tugboats arrived on scene. Seven people were reported missing. Three others were rescued and taken to hospital for injuries.
