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Month: January 2025

Atoll

Atoll

Atoll
Photo: antenne.de

On January 31, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Atoll (MMSI: 211173200)  ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Atoll was en route to Ghent from Duisburg when it veered out of the navigation channel and became wedged between the two banks of the river.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the vessel the following morning. The water police had halted traffic in the area during the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  There were no reports if there was any damage to the Atoll. News reports state strong river currents may have caused the incident.

Firuze G

Firuze G

Firuze G
Photo: milliyet.com.tr

On the morning of January 28, the 150.5 meter long, 5970 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Firuze G (IMO: 7811329) caught fire on the Black Sea while berthed at Samsun, Turkey. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room when a generator failed. The fire quickly spread spewing out dense smoke.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to contain the blaze after 2.5 hours of intense work. Fire fighting vessels assisted by cooling down the hull with water spray.

All 33 crew on board the Firuze G were able to evacuate safely ashore and there were no reports of injuries.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. There were no reports if the incident would be investigated by authorities.

 

 

Guang Rong

Guang Rong

Guang Rong
Photo: Italian Coast Guard

On the evening of January 28, the 104 meter long, 10000 dwt cargo vessel Guang Rong (IMO: 9236133) allided with the Pontile di Marina di Massa at Marina di Massa, Italy. The Guang Rong had been at anchor offshore with 9,000 tons of gravel when bad weather caused it’s anchor to drag. The cargo vessel continued to drift until it struck the pier.

Reports state the pier partially collapsed and the Guang Rong sustained hull damage. The cargo vessel had its hull holed and developed a starboard list. All 13 crew abandoned ship and rescued by the Italian Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.

Reports state there is a large sheen of fuel pollution around the cargo vessel.  Authorities have contracted a salvage firm to contain and clean up any pollution released. Authorities state the cargo vessel will be refloated as soon as conditions allow.

The incident is under investigation. Italian authorities have stated the Guang Rong had been detained multiple times for multiple infractions and deficiencies between 2022 and 2024.