Enif

Enif

On December 25, the 110 meter long, 5444 dwt cargo vessel Enif (IMO: 8900684) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait near Gocuk Burnu, Turkey. The Enif was headed to Yalova from İskenderun when it suffered machine failure and going adrift. The cargo vessel contacted authorities who dispatched tugs to assist. The Enif was taken under tow through the straits to an anchorage in the Sea of Marmara.  Reports state the Enif was able to proceed the following day to Yalova.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

EEVA VG

EEVA VG

On December 8, the 103 meter long, 5019 dwt cargo vessel EEVA VG (IMO: 9769104) became disabled in the Kattegat near Grenaa, Denmark. The EEVA VG had suffered a mechanical breakdown and the cargo vessel had to drop anchor. Unable to make repairs, the crew requested assistance. On December 16, the 37 meter long tugboat Anteos (IMO: 9223681) was dispatched and took the EEVA VG under tow and proceeded to Brunsbüttel.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel
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On the early morning of November 30, the 229 meter long, 82122 dwt bulk carrier Eco Colonel (IMO: 9602356) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at the port of Paradip, India. The Eco Colonel was loading 30,000 metric tonnes of coal bound for Krishnapatnam when smoke could be seen from the hold of the bulk carrier. A fire had started in the hold while coal was being transferred  by a conveyor belt.  The local fire brigade was called out to assist.  Fire fighters unloaded the affected coal and sprayed water to douse the blaze. Two hours later the fire was extinguished.  Some machinery and the boom conveyor sustained damage from the incident. No reports of injuries to the crew, dock workers or fire fighters.

Initial reports state the fire may have been started by insufficient watering the cargo prior to loading or the lack of ventilation in cargo holds or stockpiles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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