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Author: Paul Hancock

Mariandl

Mariandl

Mariandl
Photo: noen.at

On the afternoon of December 19, the 32 meter long passenger ship Mariandl (MMSI: 203999407) caught fire on the Danube River at the 1999 kilometer marker near the city of Krems an der Donau, Austria. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s engine room while on an excursion voyage.  The vessel alerted local authorities who dispatched firefighters and fireboats from Krems, Palt, Theiß and Traismauer to assist. The crew was able to berth the Mariandl at Krems where it was met by firefighters. While the crew used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, firefighters boarded the vessel and finally extinguish the fire.

No reports of injuries to the crew or 25 passengers on board. Reports state the passengers continued on their excursion by tour bus.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The Mariandl was built in 1954.

Alfaisaliah

Alfaisaliah

Alfaisaliah

On December 20, the 225 meter long, 76,623 dwt bulk carrier Alfaisaliah (IMO: 9231274) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara in the Ahırkapı Anchorage Zone, Turkey. The Alfaisaliah was bound from Istanbul to Egypt when it grounded. Turkish authorities dispatched the 17 meter long search and rescue vessel KEGM-3 (MMSI: 271010031) along with the  38.5 meter long tugboat Kurtarma 9 (IMO: 9598581) and tugboat Kurtarma 21 (IMO: 1066946) to assist. Reports state a diver team was also dispatched to the scene.

 

No reports of injuries or pollution released. No further details reported.

 

 

 

Cellus

Cellus

Cellus
Photo: bbc.com

On the morning of December 19, the 100 meter long, 6251 dwt cargo vessel Cellus (IMO: 9173317) ran aground in the River Wear at the entrance to the Port of Sunderland, England. The Cellus had departed from Brünsbuttel with a cargo of paper products when it grounded as it entered the port. The cargo vessel was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Tugboats were dispatched from the Tees and Tyne to free the Cellus as it was blocking the port entrance. The tugs arrived on site and were able to pull the cargo vessel free. The Cellus was later docked at a quay within the port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No details if the Cellus sustained any hull damage or was inspected for damage.