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Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa
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On the afternoon of August 6, the 68 meter long, 801 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Panaghia Paravouniotissa (IMO: 9852262) ran aground in the Euboean Gulf off the Mikro Kouneli Island, Greece. The Panagia Paravouniotissa departed from Styra with 105 passenger bound for Agia Marina when it ran up on a reef.

The ferry remained firmly stuck on the reef. The vessel seem stable but it developed a small list to port. Authorities were alerted with the Greek Coast Guard dispatching 2 vessels to the scene. Private vessels including commercial fishing boats were called upon to help transfer passengers off the ferry back to shore. All 105 passengers were safely transferred and there were no reports of injuries.

Local reports stated the reef was well known to vessels in the area and clearly mapped on charts. There were no reports of pollution. Damage to the Panaghia Paravouniotissa has not yet been disclosed. Salvage efforts to recover the ferry are ongoing.

 

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II

Christiane Deymann II
Photo: ka-news.de

On the afternoon of August 1, the 183 meter long self-propelled barge Christiane Deymann I (MMSI: 211811200) and barge Christiane Deymann II ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany. The Christiane Deymann I & II had departed from Karlsruhe bound for Dordrecht when it suffered rudder failure after a technical fault. Without steering and being pulled by the strong river current, the lines connecting to Christiane Deymann II broke away allowing the barge to drift away from the tow.  The Christiane Deymann II drifted until it run aground on a nearby groyne.

Reports state the Christiane Deymann I was rescued by another passing vessel and towed to Wörth.  The Christiane Deymann II remained firmly stuck for several days until late August 3 when it was finally pulled free due to rising water level.  Authorities state that damage from the incident could exceed 100.000 €.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Harbour Princess

Harbour Princess

Harbour Princess
Photo: globalnews.ca

On the morning of August 3, the 26 meter long passenger ship Harbour Princess (MMSI: 316022498) ran aground in the Burrand Inlet off Point Atkinson, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Harbour Princess was on a morning excursion with 58 passengers when it struck a rock in Starboat Cove. Passengers reported the vessel made a loud thud and abruptly stopped. The jolt knocked some off their feet.  The passenger ship sent out a distress call with multiple agencies responding led by the Canadian Coast Guard. The Harbour Princess did not suffer any water ingress, but the passenger ship was escorted back to its berth in Coal Harbour where it safely unloaded its passengers. Reports state 2 passengers were injured during the incident. One was taken to hospital for treatment.

According to news reports, the Harbour Princess struck the rock close to high tide.  Authorities have not stated if this obstruction was clearly mapped on the charts or not. Authorities have not yet stated if there will be an investigation into the incident.