The 128 meter long, 3484 dwt freighter Sestroretsk went aground on the Volga River near the 2784 kilometer mark. The Sestroretsk attempted to refloat itself, but failed. A tug has been requested to assist with refloating efforts. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The Sestroretsk was en route to Astrakhan, Russia from turkey with miscellaneous cargo.
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The 135 meter long, 5900 dwt cable laying vessel Chamarel caught fire in the South Atlantic near Hentiesbaai (Henties Bay), Namibia. The fire started on the bridge quickly spreading to other sections of the vessel. The crew attempted to put out the blaze, but the fire continued to spread until the entire vessel was covered in flames and dense smoke. The vessel sent out a distress call with a nearby vessel responding. The good samaritan vessel was able to rescue the crew from the Chamarel and took them to Walwis Bay. Initial reports state there were no injuries to the crew. After the crew left the vessel, the fire continued to burn out the superstructure. The Chamarel was left adrift and most likely go ashore south of Namibia’s famous Skeleton Coast. The Chamarel was laying cable from Cape Town, South Africa to Europe for France Telecom.
The 271 meter long, 139950 dwt tankship Searose Fpso suffered a fire near St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. The fire broke out in the vessel’s water pump room and was quickly contained by the crew. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Details to the fire damage was not disclosed, but the crew were able to remain on board. The Searose Fpso had no oil on board at the time of the incident. The vessel had recently returned to the oil field after undergoing maintenance earlier this summer. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
