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Alpena

Alpena

Alpena

Photo: Sturgeon Bay Fire Dept

The 158 meter long, 19,414 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Alpena caught fire on Lake Michigan while berthed at a shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  The fire started in the stern section just above the engine room and quickly extended into the superstructure. Local firefighters arrived on scene and were able to bring the blaze under control. No reports of injuries. The Alpena sustained significant fire damage and required multiple weeks for repairs before it can go back into service. Reports state the Alpena was undergoing a five year inspection.

Cembalo

Cembalo

Cembalo
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

The 85 meter long, 4101 dwt cement carrier Cembalo caught fire while berthed at Rostock, Germany. The fire started in the second officer’s cabin and quickly spread into the superstructure.  The crew along with the local fire brigade were able to extinguish the blaze after a few hours. Another fire reignited on the deck a short time later, but was quickly extinguished. No injuries to the 13 crew or pollution released.

Goudvis 2

Goudvis 2

Goudvis 2
Photo: KNRM

The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Goudvis 2 caught fire on the Outer Maas near Barendrecht, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room which disabled the Goudvis 2.  The barge drifted until it ran aground off Koedoodse. The crew requested assistance with another barge, fire boat and KNRM lifeboat arriving on scene. Local firefighters were transferred onto the Goudvis 2 and the fire was extinguished within an hour.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.