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Month: January 2025

ASL Bauhinia

ASL Bauhinia

ASL Bauhinia
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On January 28, the 172 meter long, 24727 dwt container ship ASL Bauhinia (IMO: ) caught fire in the Red Sea some  226 kilometers northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen. Reports state the fire started after an explosion in one of the shipping containers. The crew was unable to contain the blaze and fire continued to spread to others containers. The 22 crew onboard the ASL Bauhinia abandoned ship and were rescued by a passing vessel. There no reports of injuries.

Accounts state the ASL Bauhinia remained adrift on January 29 with the fire and plumes of dense black smoke that could be seen in the distance. One report states an investigation has been launched into the incident, but it did not disclose which governmental agency was involved. There were no reports that the explosion was caused by missiles or drones.

 

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

50 Let Pobedy
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On the night of January 26, the 159 meter long, 3505 dwt nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (IMO: 9152959) collided with the 153 meter long, 20,144 dwt cargo vessel Yamal Krechet (IMO: 9202041) in the Kara Sea in the Northern Sea Route off Russia. Reports state the icebreaker was struck by the Yamal Krechet resulting in a large gash on the port bow hull above the waterline. Reports state the 50 Let Pobedy continued to operate and there was no damage to the vessel’s nuclear reactor.

50 Let Pobedy
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News reports state the icebreaker may have to return to Murmansk for repairs. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa
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On the early morning of January 28, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Calimero Sampa (MMSI: 247071380) ran aground 250 meters off the beach just west of Cesenatico, Italy. The fishing vessel struck an offshore protective reef and capsized over onto its starboard hull.  The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard of Rimini and Censenatico responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to rescue the four crew on the Calimero Sampa who had taken refuge on the deckhouse of the vessel. Due to the shallow waters, the Coast Guard used an inflatable boat to safely transfer all the crew to shore.  No reports of injuries.

Reports stated there was some pollution as debris was spotted floating around the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.