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Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

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photo: weehingthong.wordpress.com

The 300 meter long, 113,000 dwt container ship San Felipe allided with the container ship Al Riffa at Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. The San Felipe was maneuvoring towards its berth when it allided with the 366 meter long, 145,534 dwt Al Riffa.  After the allision, a fire broke out on both container ships.  Authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade responded. The fire on the Al Riffa was quickly extinguished within an hour.  However, the fire on the San Felipe was more difficult as many containers in the forward section of the vessel contained combustible goods.  Authorities determined to tow the San Felipe away from the quay to a secure area to avoid other vessels catching fire as well.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.

New Katerina

New Katerina

New Katerina

The 289 meter long, 170082 dwt bulk carrier New Katerina caught fire with berthed in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The fire started on an excavator working the vessel’s hold. The New Katerina, loaded with coal, released dense smoke. The crew was able to escape the vessel with no injuries.  The local fire brigade, assisted by fire boats, were able to bring the blaze under control a few hours later. No reports of pollution released.


Myrte

Myrte

MYRTE

The 122 meter long, 7124 dwt general cargo vessel Myrte became caught fire and became disabled in the North Sea near Fair Isle, Shetland Islands.  The Myrte had suffered a small engine room fire and the vessel lost power going adrift. The crew requested assistance with the nearby 78 meter long supply vessel Olympic Octopus,the coastguard tug Herakles and the 38 meter long tug Tystie came to her aid. The tug Tystie took the Myrte under tow.  No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board. The Myrte was en route to Lerwick from Invergordon with a cargo of construction materials.