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Month: November 2025

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

On the afternoon of November 15, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Emerald Luna (MMSI: 255803840) caught fire Nieuwe Havenweg in Arnhem, Netherlands. The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade. While the fire fighters attempted to bring the blaze under control, the passengers and crew were evacuated off the vessel. Additionally, the passengers and crew from the 4 vessels moored nearby were evacuated as a precaution.

Reports state the fire was quickly contained and that passengers and crew were allowed to reboard the Emerald Luna later the same day.  There were no injuries or pollution released.  The extent of damage from the fire was not disclosed.

Bridge Strike off St. Louis

Bridge Strike off St. Louis

Barge Strike Eads Bridge
Photo: fox2now.com

On the afternoon of November 14, a tanker barge struck allided on the Mississippi River off St. Louis, Missouri. The Coast Guard reported that 6 tanker barges loaded light cycle oil had broken free from a tow on the Mississippi River. One of these barges struck the Eads Bridge, but there was no damage to the tanker barge and no pollution was released.

 

All six barges were later recovered later the same day. Reports were not clear what the cause the barges to break free. An aerial inspection of the bridge did not reveal any visible damage. The incident is under investigation.

 

Aground off Whenua Hou

Aground off Whenua Hou

On the morning of November 14, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Tasman Sea off Codfish Island (Whenua Hou), New Zealand. The New Zealand Coastguard reports that volunteers and local fishermen had been dispatched to assist.

Arriving on site, the rescuers found a commercial tow was required. Using another fishing vessel, they were able to pull the stranded fishing vessel free on the high tide. The vessel had sustained some damage from the grounding and dewatering pumps were placed onboard.

While towing the fishing vessel to the port of Bluff, weather conditions began to worsen. The damaged fishing vessel began to take on more water than the pumps could handle. The vessels proceeded to Long Harry Bay for shelter. The vessels remained in the bay for several hours until an additional pump arrived. Reports state the vessels proceeded on to Bluff.  No reports of injuries.