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Barges Explode

Barges Explode


Two gas fuel barges exploded next to the berthed cruise ship Carnival Triumph at Mobile, Alabama.  The barges were being cleaned when a spark ignited the explosions.  Three crew on the barges suffered burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.   Over 1,000 crew on board the Carnival Triumph were also evacuated.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Kai Xin

Kai Xin

Photo: sipse.com
Photo: sipse.com

The 105 meter long, 1810 dwt fishing vessel Kai Xin caught fire off the coast of Antarctica.  The crew sent out distress call requesting assistance.   The fishing vessel Juvel was nearby and responded to the scene.  The Juvel was able to safely rescue 90 crewmen from the Kai Xin.  The Chilean Navy has dispatched a tug to the scene to take the Kai Xin under tow.  The tug has anti-pollution equipment on board in case the Kai Xin releases any fuel into the water.

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Nordanvik

Nordanvik

NORDANVIK

The 97 meter long, 5700 dwt cement freighter Nordanvik caught fire in the Baltic Sea near Turku, Finland.  The fire started in the Nordanvik’s engine room disabling the vessel.   The crew requested assistance with a local firefighting  brigade being flown by helicopter to the vessel.   The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.   The Nordanvik was taken under tow to Pargas for repairs.

 

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