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Month: August 2016

Derin

Derin

Derin
Photo: corriere.it

On August 4, the 116 meter long cargo vessel Derin caught fire while berthed at Chioggia, Italy. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room releasing a dense column of black smoke. Local firefighters were alerted and entered the cargo vessel. The firefighters found one crewman unconscious in the engine room. The crewman was taken to hospital and reported to have recovered. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but one firefighter suffered from heat stroke. No reports of pollution released. An investigation found nine crew were also intoxicated at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

The 72 meter long, 1680 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 8 ran aground in Cebu City, Philippines.  The ferry was headed for Cagayan de Oro City with 41 passengers when it stranded during low tide.  The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted  and the voyage was cancelled. The 41 passengers were safely transferred back ashore by two tugboats. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Lite Ferry 8 was refloated on the following high tide and returned to the pier to be inspected for damage.

Finnmarken

Finnmarken

Finnmarken
Photo: folkebladet.no

The 139 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Finnmarken sustained damage near Finnsnes, Norway. The vessel had struck an unknown object during the night in low visibility due to fog. The Finnmarken arrived in Finnsnes reporting it had sustain hull damage. The ferry cancelled its scheduled stop, but was allowed to proceed several hours later for Bergen. No reports of injuries or pollution released.