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Month: December 2014

Insignia

Insignia

Insignia

The 180 meter long passenger cruise ship Insignia caught fire while berthed in Castries, St. Lucia. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room and the Insignia lost power. The crew was able to contain the fire it was quickly extinguished.  However, five persons, crew and contractors, were working in the engine room at the time.  All were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation with 2 contractors and 1 crewman perished from their injuries. All the passengers were evacuated off the vessel.  Reports state passengers and crew were being accommodated at local hotels until transportation can be arranged.

DL Calla

DL Calla

DL Calla

The 230 meter long LNG tanker DL Calla suffered an explosion off Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The tanker with its 23 crew was en route from South Korea to Thailand when it had a cargo leak resulting in the explosion.  The explosion caused minimal damage to the vessel, but two crewmen were injured and two others perished from severe burns. The remaining crew was able to extinguish the fire by the time Malaysian authorities arrived on scene. Reports state the DL Calla continued its journey to Thailand under its own power.

Windea Three

Windea Three

Windea Three

On December 6, the 26 meter long supply vessel Windea Three ran aground on Scharhörn Reef near Cuxhaven, Germany.  The Windea Three was underway to Cuxhaven when it struck the edge of the bar. The crew notified authorities with the local DGzRS lifeboat responding.  A nearby vessel also responded to the scene and was able to tow the Windea Three off the bar.  The lifeboat escorted both vessels back to Cuxhaven. No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board the Windea Three.  Reports state the Windea Three sustained some hull damage and entered a shipyard for repairs.