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Month: January 2020

Enigma Astralis

Enigma Astralis

Enigma Astralis
Photo: morvesti.ru

On January 21, the 77 meter long 3129 dwt fishing vessel Enigma Astralis caught fire in the Okhotsk Sea near Magadan, Russia. A fire started from an explosion in the engine room resulting in dense smoke spreading through out the vessel. Unable to contain the toxic fumes, the 47 crew members on the Enigma Astralis requested assistance and abandoned ship. A nearby trawler came to the rescue and safely transferred all the crew. No reports of injuries.

Enigma Astralis

The fire on board the Enigma Astralis appeared to be extinguish when flames reappeared again on the vessel.  Authorities had dispatched the rescue tugboat Sibirsky to assist.  The Sibirsky arrived on scene and was able to completely extinguish the blaze.  The Enigma Astralis had sustained serious fire damage, but was still afloat.  The Sibirsky took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to the nearest port.  Reports state authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Everett Fisher

Everett Fisher

Everett Fisher
Photo: uscg

On January 21, the dredge barge Everett Fisher ran aground in the Matagorda Ship Channel near Port Lavaca, Texas. The dredger had sprung a leak and could not control the flooding. The crew alerted authorities and requested assistance. The 30 meter long towboat Dana Robyn arrived on scene and pushed the Everett Fisher until it ran aground.  The Dana Robyn took the four crew off the Everett Fisher safely. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Zaanborg

Zaanborg

Zaanborg
Photo: portoravennanews.com

On January 15, the 118 meter long, 7200 dwt cargo vessel Zaanborg allided with the ENI gas platform AGIP 1 off Ravenna, Italy. The Zaanborg had departed from Ravenna bound for Piraeus when it struck the platform. The Zaanborg returned to Ravenna where it was detained.  The cargo vessel had sustained a large gash in the forepeak above the waterline. No details reported on the AGIP 1 as it was not in operation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Reports state there was fog in the area at the time of the incident.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.