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Day: August 28, 2024

Everwin Star II

Everwin Star II

Everwin Star II
Photo: gmanews.tv

On August 27, the 70 meter long, 1,500 dwt cargo vessel Everwin Star II (IMO: 9140279) suffered an explosion while berthed in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Reports state the explosion occurred during cargo loading when a spark ignited paint and LPG tanks stored in a forward compartment.  The explosion and resulting fire took several hours for local fire fighters to extinguish.  No details reported of the extent of damage to the Everwin Star II.

One crewman perished in the explosion while two other crew members sustained burns and later taken to hospital for treatment. Local police and fire authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Waterlord

Waterlord

Waterlord
Photo: rs.no

Late on August 21, the 34 meter long, 208 dwt tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) along with a 40 meter long concrete barge ran aground off Hoddevika, Stad, Norway.  The Waterlord was towing a barge loaded with feed bound for Håkaillbåen when it ran aground on a reef off Hoddevika. Authorities were alerted and dispatched a helicopter along with the RS rescue vessels Idar Ulstein and Simrad Buholmen to the scene. All five crew were rescued within half an hour. No reports of injuries.

By the following morning, the Waterlord was pulled free and taken under tow to Måløy.  The barge was reported sunk near the reef.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The crew of the Waterlord were given breathalyzers with one testing positive. That individual was later given a blood test which also returned positive for alcohol. That individual has been charged operating the vessel while intoxicated.

Waterlord