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Month: December 2015

Alpena

Alpena

Alpena

Photo: Sturgeon Bay Fire Dept

The 158 meter long, 19,414 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Alpena caught fire on Lake Michigan while berthed at a shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  The fire started in the stern section just above the engine room and quickly extended into the superstructure. Local firefighters arrived on scene and were able to bring the blaze under control. No reports of injuries. The Alpena sustained significant fire damage and required multiple weeks for repairs before it can go back into service. Reports state the Alpena was undergoing a five year inspection.

Nazmehr

Nazmehr

Nazmehr

The 89 meter long, 2755 dwt cargo vessel Nazmehr ran aground in the Caspian Sea off Kuryk, Kazakhstan. The Nazmehr had been at anchor when a winter storm blew in. The storm caused the vessel’s anchors to drag and the Nazmehr ran aground.  The Nazmehr’s hull sustained multiple breaches as it was push against the rocky bottom.

Multiple tugs and barges have been contracted to help with salvage and lightering efforts. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Nazmehr was loaded with containers with container goods and cars. The containers will be offloaded onto barges while divers will attempt to conduct temporary repairs and dewatering efforts.

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Heilhorn

Heilhorn

Heilhorn
Photo: nrk.no

The 64 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Heilhorn ran aground near  Sandvikvåg, Norway.  The vessel was just a short distance from the pier when passengers heard a loud thud followed by a grinding noise.  The Heilhorn had run hard aground on an offshore rock. The 13 passengers on board were evacuated to the ferry  Raunefjord assisted by a lifeboat. No reports of injuries. The Heilhorn was later refloated assisted by a lifeboat and proceeded to Sandvikvåg.