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Yacht Kahu Burns

Yacht Kahu Burns

Photo: heart.co.uk
Photo: heart.co.uk

The 23 meter long luxury yacht Kahu caught fire while berthed in East Cowes Marina, Isle of Wight.  The fire was discovered and local fire brigades attempted to extinguished the blaze.  Fire fighting continued for several hours, but attempts to control the fire failed. The Kahu burned and eventually sank along the pier.  The Kahu was unmanned at the time of the fire.  Reports state the luxury yacht was up for sale for 5.6 million pounds.

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Archilleas

Archilleas

Achilleas

The 192 meter long, 35458 dwt bulk freighter Archilleas suffered an explosion and fire in the Atlantic Ocean while off the coast of Western Sahara.  The explosion caused some damaged and disabled the bulk carrier.  Another vesssel was on the scene monitoring the situation.   Reports state a salvage tug was dispatched to take the Achilleas under tow.  No further details reported.

 

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Ant 2

Ant 2

ANT2

The 141 meter long, 4035 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Ant 2 caught fire in the Black Sea off Sevastopol, Ukraine.  The fire started on the vehicle deck while the ferry was en route to Zonguldak, Turkey from Skadovsk, Ukraine.  The Ant 2 changed course and headed to Sevastopol while the crew attempted to extinguish the blaze.  The vessel arrived at Sevastopol a short time later under her own power and the fire was extinguished.  No reports of injuries to the 68 passengers or to the crew on board.  Six of the 68 vehicles on board were destroyed in the fire.  No pollution reported.

 

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