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Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure

Fjordcharter Adventure
Photo: nrk.no

On the evening of April 29, the 24 meter long, 20 dwt catamaran ferry Fjordcharter Adventure (IMO: 9196723) ran aground in the fjord just outside the port of Nordfjordeid, Norway. The Fjordcharter Adventure was proceeding with just a crew on board when a passing cruise ship and strong winds pushed the ferry onto a sandbank.  The ferry would remain aground several hours until the rising tide allowed it to be refloated. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.  Reports state there was no disclosure if the ferry sustained any damage.

 

Cement Trader

Cement Trader

Cement Trader

On the morning of May 1, the 106 meter long, 6392 dwt cement carrier Cement Trader (IMO: 7716763) ran aground on the Western Scheldt at the entrance to Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Cement Trader was headed  to Terneuzen from Setubal when the the vessel became stranded.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Cement Trader which proceeded to moor at Terneuzen.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state that authorities will inspect the vessel for damage.

 

 

Lite Ferry 5

Lite Ferry 5

Lite Ferry 5
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On April 19, the 65 meter long, 2668 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321) ran aground just outside the port of Jagna in Bohol, Philippines. The ferry departed for Cagayan de Oro when it drifted into shallow waters at low tide.  The Lite Ferry 5 only proceeded some 200 meters from the port of Jagna when it ran aground in the Bohol Sea.

The vessel contacted Philippine authorities requesting assistance and evacuation of the 506 passengers and crew onboard the Lite Ferry 5. The Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy assisted by local fishermen would take the entire night to safely transfer everyone to shore. No reports of injuries.

Authorities were able to conduct an inspection on the Lite Ferry 5 and found no damage. A tug was dispatched from Cebu to refloat the ferry. No reports of pollution released.