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Cape Moreton

Cape Moreton

 

Cape Moreton
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The 222 meter long, 37,882 dwt container ship Cape Moreton caught fire while berthed at Manila, Philippines. The fire started in a group of containers containing sodium hydroxide.  Local firefighters were dispatched to help contain the blaze.  Assisted by Coast Guard vessels, the local firefighters were finally able to extinguish the fire after 9 hours. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Mareno

Mareno

Mareno
Photo: newsmaritime.com

On August 30, the 153 meter long, 17,500 dwt container ship Mareno caught fire near Luderitz, Namibia.  The Mareno was en route to Luderitz from Cape Town with containers when several containers caught fire. The vessel requested assistance with two firefighting tugs dispatched to the scene.The tugs were able to extinguish the blaze after several hours.  Six containers containing charcoal were burnt and were unloaded in Luderitz.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have inspected the Mareno and found the vessel sustained only minor damage.  An investigation into the incident has been launched.

Skandi Stolmen

Skandi Stolmen

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The 67 meter long, 3100 dwt supply vessel Skandi Stolmen caught fire off Macae, Brazil. The Skandi Stolmen was en route to nearby oil rigs when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.  The fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished. The 16 crew on board were later rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.  Damage to the vessel was not reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.