Fire - Shipwreck Log

On April 21, the 82 foot long fishing vessel Northern Pride caught fire off Kodiak Island, Alaska. The vessel was proceeding to Seward when it caught fire off Marmot Island. The three crew were unable to contain the fire and abandoned ship. The Northern Pride later capsized and was believed sunk. On May 7, the overturn hull of the Norther Pride washed ashore along the coastline of Katmai National Park in the Shelikof Strait. The Coast Guard spotted the overturn hull and reported an oil sheen around the wreck. A salvage company was hired to recovered and remove the hull.

Fishing vessel runs aground in Katmai National Park (washingtontimes.com)

Nadir

May 6, 2015 Paul Hancock

The 55 meter long, 483 dwt reefer fishing vessel Nadir caught fire while berthed in Goma, Norway. The blaze started in the engine room and spread through other parts of the vessel. The 33 crew on board were able to evacuate while local fire fighters aided in extinguishing the fire a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports have not released the amount of damage caused by the blaze.

Sorrento

May 2, 2015 Paul Hancock

On April 28, the 186 meter long, 7150 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sorrento caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea off Dragonera Island, Spain. The Sorrento had departed from Palma with 156 passengers and crew en route to Valencia when a blaze broke out on the car deck. The fire spewed out plumes of thick black smoke. The crew tried to fight the blaze, but the intensity of the fire and smoke forced an evacuation into the ferry’s lifeboats. Authorities were alerted and diverted four vessels and helicopters to the scene. Three crew members suffered smoke inhalation and were rescued by helicopter and taken for treatment. Reports state there were over 100 vehicles on board that were destroyed. Authorities were able to tow the burnt out ferry into Valencia. No reports of pollution released.