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Month: November 2015

Kamperzand

Kamperzand

Kamperzand
Photo: wa.de

The 100 meter long self-propelled barge Kamperzand allided with power lines over the Rhine Herne Canal near Heil, Germany. The Kamperzand was en route to Heil from Lünen with a cargo of coal when the barge’s crane struck the power lines. The crane was torn off the deck while the power lines came down. Reports state there was a power outage in the towns of  Rünthe, Oberaden, and Heil. Local fire brigade was called to remote the damaged lines.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the crew on the Kamperzand had raised the crane to haul a vehicle on board causing the incident.

Finnkraft

Finnkraft

Finnkraft

The 163 meter long, ro-ro cargo vessel Finnkraft caught fire near Helsinki, Finland. The fire started in a heating system on a stairwell in the bow section.  The fire spewed toxic smoke spreading to several decks.  The crew quickly responded and was able to bring the fire under control and later assisted by the local fire brigade in extinguishing the blaze.  The smoke was then later ventilated from the areas impacted.  No reports of injuries.

Atlantic Enterprise

Atlantic Enterprise

Atlantic Enterprise

The 100 meter long research vessel Atlantic Enterprise struck a quay at Eemshaven, Netherlands. The vessel was maneouvering between berths when it allided with the quay. No reports of injuries. Reports state damage was minor to the Atlantic Enterprise.