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Sabret

Sabret

The 42 meter long ferry Sabret caught fire on the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey.  The Sabret was bound for excursion around the Prince Islands with 100 passengers when the fire broke out in the engine room.  The fire spewed out dense smoke.  The crew requested assistance with several rescue boats, a tug and a ferry responding.   The passengers and crew of the Sabret were transferred to the ferry Caddebostan.  The fire was extinguished a short time later.  Reports state several passengers suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital for treatment.

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Atlantik Confidence

Atlantik Confidence

Atlantik Confidence
Photo: denizhaber.com

The 167 meter long, 27209 dwt bulk freighter Atlantik Confidence caught fire in the Gulf of Aden near Masirah, Oman.   The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quicky got out of control.   The crew sent out a distress call before abandoning ship into the freighter’s lifeboats.   The vessel Pluto Chemfleet was nearby  and was able to rescue all 21 crewmen.   No reports of injuries.   The Atlantik Confidence was last reported disabled and sinking by the stern.

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Gulf Titan

Gulf Titan

Gulf Titan
Photo: thenorthernview.com

A container barge caught fire while being towed by the 34 meter long tug Gulf Titan near Prince Rupert, British Columbia.  Two tugs were dispatched and were able to douse the fire.   Twelve containers on board the barge were damaged.  No reports of injuries.  The Gulf Titan and barge were able continue on its voyage to Alaska.

 

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