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Day: November 20, 2012

Kriti II

Kriti II

 

The 194 meter long, 5339 dwt ro-ro ferry Kriti II caught fire near Patras, Greece.  The fire started in the car deck with smoke billowing out from the decks.    The crew fought the fire and were able to contain the blaze.   When the vessel reached Patras, the 113 passengers were evacuated with the assistance of Coast Guard, fishing vessels and other local vessels.  The local fire brigade fought through the dense smoke, but was able to extinguish the blaze a short time later.   No reports of injuries.  Some 40 of the 92 vehicles were damaged in the fire.   Initial reports state the fire started in a refrigerator truck which had suffered an electrical short.


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Pegase

Pegase

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Pegase allided with the bridge over the Brussels–Scheldt Sea Canal at Grimbergen, Belgium.  The Pegase suffered only minor damage, but the bridge had a cable break causing it to hang unbalanced.   Road traffic over the bridge was halted and two derricks were brought in to help stabilize the bridge until repairs can be made.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Trifels

Trifels

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The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Trifels went aground on the Rhine River near Linkenheim, Germany.  The Trifels had veered off course and struck a submerged crib.   No reports of injuries to the four crew on board.  Another vessel was able to attach a towline and pulled the Trifels free the next day.   The Trifels was able to continue on to Karslruhe under its own power.  Reports state the grounding was due to human error.

 

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