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Cinderella II

Cinderella II

Cinderella II
Photo: vg.no

On June 18, the 42 meter long, 50 dwt passenger ship Cinderella II allided with the quay at Stockholm, Sweden. The Cinderella II was returning from Sandhamn bound for Strandvägen with 230 persons on board. As the vessel approached the quay, it suffered power loss from an engine failure.

Unable to slow down, the Cinderella II struck with considerable speed. Eleven persons on board sustain injuries and several were taken to hospital for treatment. The passenger ship suffered hull damage with a dent to the bow. Reports state some damage to the interior from tables and chairs being tossed during the incident.

Cinderella II
Photo: expressen.se

The passenger ship was later taken out of service and proceeded to Nybrokajen to be inspected. Reports state the Cinderella II had been taken out of service a few weeks earlier to replace one of its engines. Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn
Photo: expressen.se

On April 20, the 176 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Huckleberry Finn allided with a quay in Trelleborg, Sweden. The ferry had suffered rudder failure just before it struck the quay. No reports of injuries to the passengers and crew on board.  The ferry sustained damage to its rudder and was taken out of service for repairs. No reports of pollution released.

Andesborg

Andesborg

Andesborg
Photo: nt.se

The 143 meter long, 17294 dwt cargo vessel Andesborg allided with a quay at Norrköping. Sweden. The Andesborg was attempting to berth at dock 2 of the Pampus Port when the aft section struck the quay. The cargo vessel sustained a hull puncture and ruptured a fuel tank. Some 1000 litres of diesel fuel spilled out into the port. Local authorities along with the Swedish Coast Guard responded to the scene. While the Coast Guard launched an environmental response team, the crew transferred fuel out of the damage tank and sealed the leak. Booms, absorbants and a vacuum truck had been deployed to recover the diesel fuel that was released into the water. No reports of injuries.

Reports state that strong winds has caused some difficulty, but the quick response to the incident reduced the impact of the spill. The incident is under investigation by the local police.