Shipwreck Log

The 100 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Samsø allided with the pier at Sælvig, Denmark. The Samsø was en route from Hou to Sælvig with 57 passengers when it struck the pier while attempting to berth. The ferry’s sustained damage to its bow with 2 meter hole above the waterline.  The pier was damaged as the allision caused the ramp to break off the quay stuck in the bow.  No reports of injuries. The Samsø was pulled from service for repairs. No further details reported.