The 109 meter long, 2858 dwt oil tanker Palflot 2 caught fire in the Caspian Sea near Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan. The Palflot 2 was en route to Turkmenbashi in ballast when the fire broke out on deck. The blaze quickly engulfed the vessel’s superstructure killing one crewman. The remaining 10 persons on board were later rescued by a nearby cargo vessel. Reports stated the vessel was adrift and Russian aircraft were to be dispatched to extinguish the fire.
The 247 meter long, 89846 dwt bulk carrier Iron Destiny allided with a pier near Odessa, Ukraine. The Iron Destiny was entering the port in strong winds when it bumped into the pier. The bulk carrier suffered only dents and scratches, but 5 meters of the pier was damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel refused additional assistance even with the high winds.
The 108 meter long, 5754 dwt reefer Green Klipper caught fire while berthed in a repair yard in Szczecin, Poland. The fire started in the vessel’s cargo hold. The blaze released a large plume of smoke due to the amount of foam within the hold. Seven fire brigades responded to the scene along with fireboats. Their efforts were able to bring the fire under control after several hours. No reports of injuries. The amount of damage to the hold was not reported.
