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Argo

Argo

Argo
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Argo caught fire on the Wester Scheldt near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Argo was headed to Stuttgart from the Gent-Terneuzen Canal with a cargo of stones when a fire broke out in the engine room. Two tugs came to the Argo’s aid and escorted the barge to the lock at Terneuzen.  There a team inspected the vessel and found the fire already extinguished. A local fire brigade arrived on scene and help ventilate the vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Frio Confidanze

Frio Confidanze

Frio Confidanze
Photo: eluniverso.com

The 93 meter long, 2703 dwt reefer Frio Confidanze caught fire while berthed in a shipyard in the Guayas River at Guayaquil, Ecuador. The fire was started by a spark while crews were doing repair work.  Local fire brigades were requested and it took over three hours before the fire could be brought under control.  No injuries reported.

Ventura

Ventura

Ventura
Photo: kn-online.de

The 106 meter long, 5780 dwt cargo vessel Ventura caught fire while entering the lock at Kiel, Germany. The crew had noticed there was an elevated temperature in the hold containing beet pulp.  Local firefighters were contacted and the Ventura was directed to a nearby quay. At the quay, part of the cargo was offloaded while  firefighters extinguished the embers. No reports of injuries or pollution released.