A fire broke out on the 95 meter long, 3911 dwt research vessel Aurora Australis while berthed at Hobart, Tasmania. The fire started in the laundry when a towel overheated and caught fire in a dryer. The local fire brigade was called to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. Reports state there was minimal damage and no injuries.
The 53 foot long fishing vessel Ashlyne became disabled near the entrance of the Columbia River. The vessel’s cargo of 70,000 pounds of fish had shifted resulting in a heavy list. At the same time, the sea conditions had swells between eight to 12 feet which increased the risk the Ashlyne would capsized. The four man crew contacted the Coast Guard for assistance as they attempted to return to port. The Coast guard dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter along with the 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene. The Coast Guard then proceeded to escort the Ashlyne to Ilwaco, Washington. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard has restricted the fishing vessel to port until it can be examined by inspectors.
Video of rescue efforts from the Coast Guard
The 222 meter long, 34752 dwt bulk freighter Algoma Discovery caught fire while docked at Hamilton, Ontario. The fire started with the electrical in a service tunnel. Firefighters were unable to get to the fire so they the flooded the tunnel extinguishing the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
