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Author: Paul Hancock

Carole B

Carole B

Carole B
Photo: kfsk.org

On the night of November 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Carole B (MMSI: 367173750) caught fire on the Frederick Sound while berthed in Petersburg, Alaska. Reports state the fire started by a portable heater near or within the vessel’s galley. A person passing through the area spotted the smoke coming from the fishing vessel and alerted local fire fighters.  The local fire fighters were able to completely extinguish the blaze in an hour and a half. No one was on board the Carole B at the time of the fire.

Reports state the vessel did sustain material damage and extensive smoke damage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace
Photo: stvincenttimes.com

On the morning of November 10, the 198 meter long, 19893 dwt vehicle carrier Splendid Ace (IMO: 9252228) became damaged in the Caribbean Sea while entering the port of Kingstown, St. Vincent. The Splendid Ace was attempting to berth at the cruise ship dock when it struck an unknown underwater object. The object punctured the vessel’s starboard forward hull at the waterline. The Splendid Ace was able to unload enough cargo resulting in the hole being sufficiently above the waterline to prevent any water ingress.

Reports state the vessel was surveyed for damage and the vessel remained at the berth for several days. This prevented cruise ships to dock at St. Vincent during this time. The Splendid Ace was able to finally leave port on November 12.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas

Nieuwe Maas
Photo: ad.nl

On the night of November 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nieuwe Maas (MMSI: 244316022) ran aground on the Waal while en route to Rotterdam. The master of the Nieuwe Maas had suffered a medical emergency before it stranded up on a crib off Vuren, Netherlands. The vessel sustained significant hull damage to its bow and became firmly stuck on the crib. The local fire brigade responded and found the master of the Nieuwe Maas unresponsive. Attempts by the fire fighters to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.  Authorities would later report the master had died from natural causes.

Reports state the Nieuwe Maas was later pulled off the crib and refloated the next morning. Reports state the vessel was taken a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released.