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Day: November 14, 2024

Spar Indus

Spar Indus

Spar Indus
Photo: Chile Navy

On the early morning of November 13, the 200 meter long, 63,800 dwt bulk carrier Spar Indus (IMO: 9734991) ran aground in the Gulf of Arauco some 3.5 nautical miles off Punta Cochinos, Santa Maria Island, Chile. The Spar Indus was en route to Cabo Froward (Coronel) from Santos, Brazil when is stranded.

Authorities dispatched a response team to scene to determine the status of the vessel and begin an investigation into the incident. Divers found the Spar Indus in stable condition, no oil pollution had been released and all 21 crew were uninjured.

Tugs were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier which was finally refloated early on November 14. The Spar Indus then proceeded around the north end of Santa Maria Island to the Bay of Coronel where it anchored.

 

Barøy

Barøy

Barøy

On the afternoon of November 14, the 93 meter long, 650 dwt electric ro-ro passenger ferry Barøy (IMO:9607394) caught fire on the Tysfjorden while berthed at a quay in Bognes, Hamarøy, Norway. Reports state the fire may have started when an electric charger exploded on board. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze. The eight passengers on board were evacuated off the vessel. No reports of injuries to the passengers or crew on board the Barøy. Reports state the damage had not impacted the vessel’s battery pack, but the extent of damage to the ferry was not disclosed.

 

Carole B

Carole B

Carole B
Photo: kfsk.org

On the night of November 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Carole B (MMSI: 367173750) caught fire on the Frederick Sound while berthed in Petersburg, Alaska. Reports state the fire started by a portable heater near or within the vessel’s galley. A person passing through the area spotted the smoke coming from the fishing vessel and alerted local fire fighters.  The local fire fighters were able to completely extinguish the blaze in an hour and a half. No one was on board the Carole B at the time of the fire.

Reports state the vessel did sustain material damage and extensive smoke damage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.