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Karma

February 12, 2013 | Fire

The 21 foot long fishing vessel Karma caught fire near Vannvåg, Norway. The fire broke out while the six crew on board were asleep. The crew awoke to heavy smoke and attempted to extinguish the fire. The crew had nearly put the fire out when it flared up again. Local fire brigade was called and got the fire under control. No reports of injuries. The vessel suffered extensive damage. Authorities had some concerns of pollution being released as some 6 tons of oil was on board at the time, but the Karma remained afloat after the fire.

Kiel Canal Collision

February 4, 2013 | Collision

The 129 meter long, 9006 dwt tanker Rystraum collided with the 159 meter long, 14901 dwt container ship Sandy Rickmers in the Kiel Canal near Breiholz, Germany. The Rystraum was pushed by a gust of wind and struck the stern of the Sandy Rickmers. No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The Rystraum suffered light damage to its wheelhouse while the stem of the Sandy Rickmers suffered slight damage. Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power to Brunsbuttel. The water police launched an investigation and allowed both vessels to continue onto their destinations. The Sandy Rickmers continued on to Antwerp with its cargo of empty containers while the Rystraum headed to Kokkola with its cargo of caustic soda.

Kapitan Pershin

January 29, 2013 | Disabled

The 116 meter long, 5557 dwt tanker Kapitan Pershin became disabled on the Dvina River near Arkhangelsk, Russia. The tanker had suffered engine failure and had become stuck in the ice. A tug was dispatched and towed the Kapitan Pershin into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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