The 41 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Dyroey allided with the quay in Sandsøy, Norway. The Dyroey struck the quay when a sudden gust of wind pushed the ferry into the mooring booms. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bow of the Dyroey would not properly close. The mooring pillars sustained some damaged. The Dyroey was removed from service as a precaution.
On August 21, the 74 meter long ro-ro ferry Nordmøre ran aground while on its regular voyage between Solholmen and Mordalsvågen. The ferry had touched bottom and service was suspended. After an inspection by divers, the Nordmøre was redirected to a shipyard. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On August 2, 2014, the 160 meter long ro-ro ferry C-K Star allided with a quay as it attempted to berth in Lianyungang, China. The ferry was entering the port from Pyeongtaek, South Korea with 104 passengers and 49 crew. As it approached the berth, the vessel suffered a power blackout. Unable to slow down, the C-K Star slam into the berth. The bow sustained severe damage with it by partially stoved-in. One crewman was injured. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
