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Day: November 9, 2014

Dover Seaways

Dover Seaways

Dover Seaways
Photo: dover-express.co.uk

The 186 meter long, 6874 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dover Seaways struck the harbour breakwall while departing Dover, England.  The Dover Seaways, loaded with 320 passengers, headed out of the harbour around 8 a.m. on a regular run to Dunkirk.  As the ferry attempted to turn to pass through the harbour entrance it struck the breakwall.  The ferry sustained some bow damage while the breakwater sustained scrapes.

The Dover Seaways returned back to its berth in the Eastern Docks in Dover.  Four passengers suffered minor injuries during the allision and were taken to hospital in Ashford.  The remaining passengers and freight were disembarked in Dover. The Dover Seaways was pulled from service to be inspected for damage and repairs.

Dover Seaways
Photo: twitter

Reports state the Dover Express was proceeding around 8 knots and had turned the vessel’s rudders before it hit the breakwater. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Crabber Adrift off Lyme Regis

Crabber Adrift off Lyme Regis

Exmouth RNLI
Photo: RNLI

The 25 foot long, 26 ton fishing boat became disabled off Lyme Regis, Dorset.  The crab boat had suffered engine failure during the night and had gone adrift in force 3 southwest winds.  The Exmouth RNLI crew was alerted and dispatched the lifeboat R and J Welburn to the scene.  The RNLI crew arrived an hour later and found the fishing boat in the dark with its two crew. The lifeboat passed a towline over to the  and proceeded toward to Brixham.  The vessels arrived safely in Brixham 6 hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.