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Adirondac

Adirondac

Adirondac
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On the early morning of December 8, the 115 foot long passenger vessel Adirondac caught fire while berthed on Lake George, New York. Witnesses alerted the local fire department that the excursion vessel had caught fire.  Flames quickly engulfed the superstructure whipped up by winds off the lake.  Local fire fighters, assisted by additional teams from nearby communities, fought frigid temperatures but were able to successfully extinguish the blaze a short time later. Large section of the upper deck and wheelhouse were heavily damaged by the flames.  Authorities report the area around the vessel was surrounded by pollutants and efforts to minimize the environmental damage. There were no reports of injuries.

The Adirondiac had been scheduled to sail on voyages through December and January 1.  Reports state that the vessel would be dismantled onsite.  The local fire department has launched an investigation into the incident.

The Adirondiac was launched in 2004 and can hold up to 400 passengers.

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel
Photo: ommcomnews.com

On the early morning of November 30, the 229 meter long, 82122 dwt bulk carrier Eco Colonel (IMO: 9602356) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at the port of Paradip, India. The Eco Colonel was loading 30,000 metric tonnes of coal bound for Krishnapatnam when smoke could be seen from the hold of the bulk carrier. A fire had started in the hold while coal was being transferred  by a conveyor belt.  The local fire brigade was called out to assist.  Fire fighters unloaded the affected coal and sprayed water to douse the blaze. Two hours later the fire was extinguished.  Some machinery and the boom conveyor sustained damage from the incident. No reports of injuries to the crew, dock workers or fire fighters.

Initial reports state the fire may have been started by insufficient watering the cargo prior to loading or the lack of ventilation in cargo holds or stockpiles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Chiquita Voyager

Chiquita Voyager

Chiquita Voyager
Photo: facebook/Delaware State Fire School

On the morning of November 26, the 222 meter long, 37874 dwt container ship Chiquita Voyager (IMO: 9304978) caught fire on the Delaware River at the port of Wilmington, Delaware. The fire started in the container ship’s engine room  spewing smoke through the superstructure. The Chiquita Voyager engaged its fire suppression system which help contain the fire to the engine room. The Wilmington fire brigade arrived on site and got the fire extinguished after several hours. Four crew of the Chiquita Voyager sustained burns and would be taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Damage caused by the fire was not disclosed.  Fire fighters would remain on scene to monitor for any flare-ups.  State officials have launched an investigation into the incident.