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Month: July 2013

Mol Comfort Update 4: Fire

Mol Comfort Update 4: Fire

Photo: gCaptain
Photo: gCaptain

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Reports

The tug boat reported that a fire broke out from the rear end of the fore part around 0030UTC (0930 JST) on July 6. Upon our immediate request to the salvage company to start fire fighting, the tug boat and two rescue boats have been responding to the fire. The fire is not under control due to adverse weather yet. The salvage company has requested fire fighting assistance of Indian Coast Guard, and their patrol boat “Samudra Prahari”, which is equipped with powerful external fire fighting system, is now proceeding to the scene.

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Iohann Mahmastal

Iohann Mahmastal

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The 132 meter long, 7075 dwt freighter Iohann Mahmastal became disabled in the Adriatic Sea near Montenegro.   The Iohann Mahmastal was en route to Biela from Alexandria when it suffered a steering failure.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Folgefonn

Folgefonn

Photo: h-avis.no
Photo: h-avis.no

The 85 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Folgefonn went aground near Jektavik, Norway.  The ferry had run aground onto the shore north of the ferry terminal.   No reports of injuries to the 6 passengers and 6 crew on board.  The Folgefonn was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Jektavik.   Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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