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Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares

Pico Tresmares
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On the morning of March 17, the 44 meter long fishing vessel Pico Tresmares (IMO: 9098658) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 860 nautical miles off La Serena, Chile. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly grew out of control. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze but were unsuccessful.  All 19 crew would later abandoned ship into life rafts. The Pico Tresmares would later capsize and sink. Reports state the crew were later rescued by another fishing vessel. No reports of injuries.

Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09
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On the morning of March 13, the 48 meter long tanker Ronggolawe 09 (MMSI: 525501884) caught fire in the Java Sea near Lamongan, Indonesia. The Ronggolawe 09 was headed to Lamongan from Gresik when it attempted to transfer 25 tons of diesel fuel to the tug TB Rosalin 08.  During the transfer, there was an explosion resulting in a fire on the deck of the tanker. All the crew on board the Ronggolawe 09 abandoned ship into the sea.  The fire also engulfed the TB Rosalin 08, but the fire on the tug would later be extinguished by authorities.  Fire fighters arrived on scene several hours later and were later able to extinguish the blaze on the Ronggolawe 09.

Reports state that 4 crew of the 11 of the Ronggolawe 09 were still missing. Authorities have not stated the number of crew who were injured from both vessels.  The Ronggolawe 09  sustained significant damage, but was reported to be still afloat.

 

RP Praag

RP Praag

RP Praag

On the afternoon of March 13, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge RP Praag (IMO: 9982847) caught fire on the Rhine near Grimlingshausen, Germany. The fire erupted in the engine room  releasing dense smoke. A fire recue boat from Neuss arrived on scene with fire fighters who boarded the RP Praag.  An inspection found the fire had extinguished itself and only the engine room was filled with smoke. Fire fighters used ventilators to clear smoke out of the compartment.  One crew member sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The RP Praag was able to proceed to Neuss where it berthed. Damage from the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.