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Frisco

Frisco

Frisco
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The 150 foot long, 275 gt ro-ro ferry Frisco went aground in rough seas in Hatteras inlet near Hatteras Island.   The ferry remain aground for several hours before it was able to be refloated.   No reports of injuries to the 35 passengers and six crew on board.   The Coast Guard was  notified of the incident and provided assistance while the Frisco was aground.  Conditions worsen suspending all ferry service in the area later the same day.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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Kragero

Kragero

Kragerø

The 44 meter long, 1000 dwt ro-ro ferry Kragero went aground near Schweigaardsholmen, Norway.   The ferry was proceeding in poor visibility with 11 passengers when it struck bottom.   The Kragero suffered some hull damage and controlled water ingress.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kragero proceeded under its own power to Jomfruland where it safely unloaded its passengers.  The vessel returned back to the port of Kragerø where it will be inspected.  No further details reported.

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Lærdal

Lærdal

The 80 meter long, 820 dwt ro-ro ferry Laerdal allided with the 64 meter long, 250 dwt ro-ro ferry Sunnfjord near Vangsnes, Norway.  The Laerdal was approaching the quay where the Sunnfjord was moored when it suffered a fault with the propulsion system.  The Laerdal struck the side of the Sunnfjord.   No reports of injuries to passengers or crew on both vessels.  No further details reported.

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