Alaska

Alaska

Alaska
Photo: ed.nl

On the afternoon of November 24, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Alaska (MMSI: 205384190) caught fire on the Nieuwe Merwede at Werkendam, Netherlands. The Alaska had been berthed at a shipyard when a fire was started by workers on the aft of the vessel.  The fire quickly spread into the interior resulting in dense smoke. The local fire brigade, fire boats and a KNRM lifeboat responded to the blaze. Reports state the fire was quickly got under control.  The extent of damage was not disclosed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Capsized off Buan-gun

Capsized off Buan-gun

Sank off Buan-gun
Photo: lghellovision.net

On the afternoon of November 24, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea near Wangdeungdo Island, Buan-gun, South Korea. Reports state the fishing vessel sustained damage during a fishing operation causing uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel sent out a distress call with the South Korean Coast Guard responding. A patrol vessel was dispatched and found the overturn fishing vessel submerged in the water.  The patrol vessel would rescue all 10 crew from the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

 

Grounding off Bella Bella

Grounding off Bella Bella

Bella Bella Grounding
Photo: cbc.ca

On the morning of November 18, a barge being towed by the 31 meter long, 330 gt tugboat Malolo (IMO: 7614082) sustained damage in the Fisher Channel approximately 15 kilometers east of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels were en route from Alaska bound for Seattle, Washington when the barge hull was holed. Divers were called out and found that part of the barge hull had been compromised and suffered water ingress, but was in stable condition and in no risk of sinking.

The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and had the vessels moved to a nearby anchorage.  Booms were deployed around the barge as a precautionary measured. Reports state another barge has been dispatched to help lightered the cargo.

Authorities have suggested the barge may have struck bottom on its voyage as why the hull was damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released.