The 42 meter long fishing vessel Rosemarie KW-34 caught fire while berthed at a quay in IJmuiden, Netherlands. The fire was first spotted by a port employee who saw fire in the forecastle. The local fire brigade was called who were able to get the fire under control after an hour. No reports of injuries. The Rosemarie KW-34 damage was limited to the forepeak. Reports state the fire may have been caused by an electrical short.
The 169 meter long, 13480 dwt ro-ro cargo ferry Setubal Express caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Algeria. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. No reports of injuries to the 22 crew on board. No further details reported.
The 100 meter long freighter Regina 1 suffered a fire while berthed at Piraeus, Greece. The fire broke out in the engine room, but was quickly extinguished by the crew. The engine room suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation and detained the Regina 1 until the vessel is inspected.
