The 79 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Paradise caught fire while being salvaged off Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. Seven people were on board the grounded fishing vessel attempting to tow the vessel free when fire broke out below deck. Everyone on board the vessel was able to evacuate safely. No reports of injuries.
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Reports state authorities attempted to douse the fire, but it remained to burn for several hours. The Pacific Paradise still had some 1500 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze was not reported.
On September 7. the 79 meter long, 1731 fishing vessel Urabain caught fire in the port of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. The trawler was waiting for the rising tide to leave port when a fire broke out in the forward cargo hold which contained some 50,000 kilograms packaging materials. The fire spewed out dense smoke making it difficult to contain. Local fire brigades were called upon to tackle the blaze and help evacuate the crew on board. One crewman sustained injuries and was later taken to hospital.
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On September 9, the fire continued to burn within the interior of the Urabain. The fire had spread through the interior into the galley where several propane tanks exploded. Fire crews had used so much water and foam to fight he blaze, the vessel developed a list to starboard. Authorities started the water bilge to help lower water in the hold and reduce the listing. However, the heat was so intense that the hoses melted. Some 10 meters of the port hull plates have failed to continuous heat. Reports state the trawler will most likely sink at the pier due to the amount of hull damage already sustained.
On August 21, the 183 meter long, 50760 dwt tanker Alnic MC collided with the 154 meter long, US Navy Destroyer USS John S. McCain in the Strait of Malacca off Singapore. The Alnic MC’s bow struck the aft port side of the destroyer. The Alnic MC sustained damage to its fore peak ballast tank while the USS John S. McCain suffered a hull breach with several compartments flooded including crew quarters, machinery and communications rooms. Five sailors were injured while another 10 were initially reported as missing on the destroyer. Later reports state many of the crew missing had become trapped in the flooded compartments.
Both the Alnic MC and USS John S. McCain remained afloat and were able to proceed under their own power. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The USS John S. McCain moored at the Changi naval base in Singapore.
