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Wasa Express

Wasa Express

Wasa Express
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The 141 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wasa Express caught fire in Vaasa, Finland. The fire started in an electrical panel in the engine room.  The crew was able to contain the fire and extinguish the blaze before the local fire brigade arrived.  One crewman suffered some smoke inhalation, but did not require to be taken to hospital. The ferry was pulled from service to allow  for an investigation into incident. No reports of pollution released.

Ro-Ro Suffers Blackout

Ro-Ro Suffers Blackout

The 140 meter long, 2685 dwt  ro-ro ferry RG1 suffered a power blackout while sailing from Vaasa, Finland to Umea, Sweden.   The RG1 was only 1/2 hour into a three hour voyage when the power failure occured.  The ferry dropped anchor while the crew attempted to restore power.   An hour later, power was restored and the RG1 proceeded to Umea.   There were 130 passengers on board during the incident.  No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.

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