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Stena Nautica

Stena Nautica

A fire broke out on the 136 meter long, 3676 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Nautica on the Kattegat between Grenaa and Varberg, Sweden.  The fire started in one of the trucks on a cargo deck.    The crew responded and quickly brought the fire under control.  A small amount of smoke was spotted in the upper decks, but there was no damage to the vessel.  The Stena Nautica arrived at Varberg where it safely unloaded its passengers and vehicles.  No reports of injuries to the 77 passengers and 40 crew on board.  The police launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Coraggio

Coraggio

Coraggio
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 199 meter long, 8500 dwt ro-ro ferry Coraggio allided with a pier at Igoumenitsa, Greece.   The ferry had arrived at Igoumenitsa from Venice with 114 passengers and crew when the ferry struck the pier.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Authorities have detained the vessel until the Coraggio can be inspected for damage.

 

 

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Zamboanga

Zamboanga

Photo: philstar.com
Photo: philstar.com

The ro-ro ferry Zamboanga went aground near Dumaguete City, Philippines.   The Zamboanga was approaching the port when its engine failed.   The vessel was pushed into shallow waters by the strong winds and choppy seas of a tropical depression.   The Coast Guard were quickly alerted and sent personnel to the scene.   The Coast Guardsmen rigged lines to the liferafts and safely landed all 228 passengers on board.  Authorities suspended vessel operations  in the areas affected by the tropical depression.

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