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Scombrus Junior

Scombrus Junior

Scombrus Junior
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The 20 meter long fishing vessel Scombrus Junior caught fire while moored in Haugesund, Norway. The local fire brigade was called out to battle the blaze as there were no crew on board the fishing vessel.  A NSSR lifeboat arrived and help bring the fire under control. After several hours the fire was extinguished, but the Scombrus Junior had sustained a list to port before it sank in the harbor.  Booms were laid out to contain any pollution released from the Scombrus Junior’s fuel tanks. Reports state the vessel was a total loss.

MOL Contribution

MOL Contribution

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The 316 meter long, 90000 dwt container ship MOL Contribution caught fire while berthed in Oakland, California. The fire started in the upper decks inside the third officer’s cabin.  Local firefighters were requested and were able to extinguished the blaze in the narrow passageways. No reports of injuries to the 20 persons on board. The MOL Contribution sustained smoke and fire damage to its superstructure including the officers sleeping quarters. Reports state the fire started when an electrical equipment overheated. The MOL Contribution was being loaded for a voyage to Hong Kong. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Fortune Ocean

Fortune Ocean

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The 98 meter long, 7050 dwt general cargo vessel Fortune Ocean caught fire while berthed in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. After arriving from Hong Kong, a fire started in the vessel’s hold containing a cargo of coconut by-products. Local fire brigade responded and the blaze was extinguished a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.