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Author: Paul Hancock

Carmen

Carmen

Carmen
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

On the afternoon of September 28, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Carmen (MMSI: 244070771) released pollution on the Danube at the Regensburg lock, Germany. The Carmen was proceeding to Cologne from Passau when it released oil pollution into the water. Authorities placed booms around the vessel while the crew determine the source of the pollution. The crew would eventually find the source from a fault.  The water police detained the vessel until repairs could be made.  Authorities stated the amount of oil pollution released into the water was only 2 to 3 liters of oil.  Reports state the oil pollution had been initially detected when the Carmen had locked through the Geisling lock, but the crew was unable to determine the source. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel.

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

On the evening of September 26, the 199 meter long, 63800 dwt bulk carrier Qing Hua Shan (IMO: 9741528) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed in Southampton, England. A fire was detected in cargo hold No. 3 that was loaded with scrap metal. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched over 40 firefighters to battle the blaze. The fire continued to grow and had spread into cargo hold No. 4 before fire fighters were able to get things under control.  Using multiple fire engines and multiple carbon-dioxide canisters, the fire was brought under control.  Reports stated that fire fighters remained on site the following day to monitor any flare ups.  No reports of injuries to crew or to fire fighters.  Damage to the Qing Hua Shan was not disclosed.

 

ST 94989 TS

ST 94989 TS

ST94989TS
Photo: laodong.vn

On the morning September 22, the fishing vessel ST 94989 TS became disabled in the South China Sea 17 nautical miles off Chan Da, Vietnam.  The ST 94989 TS had suffered damage on board that disabled its steering.  Unable to maneuver, the fishing vessel requested assistance. Vietnamese authorities dispatched a patrol vessel BP 18.13.01 to assist.  The BP 18.13.01 arrived on site and was able to pass a towline over to the fishing vessel.  The vessel then proceeded to Tran De Fishing Port.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.