Passenger Ferry Viking Grace 'Firmly' Aground in Aland Islands – gCaptain

Maritime News Marine Incidents
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The Finnish Board Guard reported that the ship, the Viking Grace, is “firmly aground” but stable near Mariehamn and first responders are on site.

The ship is reported to have 331 passengers and 98 crew on board. No injuries or fuel leaks have been reported.

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Not good news for a company already hit by COVID-19. They also have a new ferry under construction in China.

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Viking Grace not badly damaged but needing repairs:

https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/viking-grace-towed-to-safety-after-running-aground-in-the-aringland-islands-62001#:~:text=Viking%20Grace%20towed%20to%20shipyard%20for%20minor%20repairs%20after%20running%20aground,-25%20Nov%202020&text=A%20Viking%20Line%20spokesperson%20told,from%20Turku%20starting%2029%20November.&text=No%20injuries%20to%20the%20331,members%20on%20board%20were%20reported.