The 24 meter long fishing vessel Skårholm caught fire while berthed at Karmøy, Norway. The fire broke out in the wheelhouse spewing out smoke. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze but were driven back. The local fire brigade was called and was quickly able to control the blaze. A few hours later the fire was completed extinguished. The fire completely gutted the wheelhouse. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 183 meter long, 35,669 dwt tanker Alia caught fire in the North Sea off Hvide Sande, Denmark. The fire started after an explosion in the vessel’s engine room. The crew evacuated the compartment and turned on the tanker’s fire suppression system. The system released CO2 into the engine room extinguishing the fire, but the tanker had sustained damage and was adrift. Two nearby fishing vessels came to the Alia’s aid and poured water onto the hull of the tanker to keep it cool. No reports of injuries. The Alia was en route to Malta from Gothenburg.
On October 15, the 49 meter long fishing vessel Long Yield No. 2 caught fire in the Indian Ocean near Mahe Island, Seychelles. The 29 crew on board were unable to contain the blaze and sent out a distress call. Authorities in the Seychelles requested vessels nearby to assist with the fishing vessel Dolomieu responding. The Dolomieu arrived on scene and rescued the 29 crew off the Long Yield No. 2. The Dolomieu proceeded to Mahe Island. Reports state the Long Yield No. 2 was disabled by the fire, but remained afloat.