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Month: May 2017

KM Mutiara Sentosa 1

KM Mutiara Sentosa 1

KM Mutiara Sentosa 1
Photo: klimg.com

The 134 meter long, 2130 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry KM Mutiara Sentosa 1 caught fire off the Masalembo Islands in Sumenep, East Java. The fire erupted from a vehicle near the forepeak on the car deck. The crew attempted to fight the blaze, but were unable to contain it. The fire consumed other vehicles and quickly spread down the length of the vessel. Authorities were alerted and the captain of the KM Mutiara Sentosa 1 ordered all passengers and crew to abandon ship.

The number of people rescued is not quite certain. Reports state from 154 to 190 passengers and crew were rescued and were taken ashore.  Over 40 passengers were taken to a nearby hosptial for medical treatment. Reports do confirm that at least five passengers had been killed in the fire. Authorities state there is a search for 28 more passengers who remain missing. An exact number of passengers on board may not be determined. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Oraness

Oraness

Oraness

On May 16, the 79 meter long, 2586 dwt tanker Oraness caught fire on the Kiel Canal near Suchsdorf, Germany. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was en route to Moerdijk from Aarhus. The crew requested assistance with the local fire brigade responding. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. No reports of injuries. Tugs took the Oraness under tow back to Kiel for repairs and to be inspected. No reports of pollution released.

Kapitan Chernov

Kapitan Chernov

Kapitan Chernov

The 55 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Kapitan Chernov caught fire in the Sea of Okhotsk off the Kamchatka Peninsula near Ozernovskiy, Russia. The fire started in a crew cabin and quickly spread through the vessel.  While the crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, the vessel sent out a distress call.  Nearby trawlers responded and help evacuate 22 of 27 crew off the Kapitan Chernov. The remaining 5 crew continued to battle the blaze for several hours, but the fire could not be contained. The 5 crew determined there was no hope in saving the vessel and abandoned ship. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Kapitan Chernov was still at anchor and was expected to burn to the waters edge.