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Glyvursnes

Glyvursnes

Glyvursnes
Photo: nordjyske.dk

On the night of January 2, the 154 meter long, 7226 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Glyvursnes caught fire while berthed at Hirshals, Denmark. The Glyvursnes had arrived from Iceland when a fire broke out in the engine room. The local fire brigade was called out and was able to contain the blaze an hour later. One crew member perished in the fire while another was badly injured from burns. Reports state there was heavy smoke and some crew suffered smoke inhalation.

Glyvursnes
Photo: in.fo

Danish Maritime Authority is inspecting the vessel for the extent of damage caused by the fire.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Ocean Pure 1

Ocean Pure 1

Ocean Pure 1
Photo: hubla.dephub.go.id

On the afternoon of December 31, 2024, the two-masted 34 meter long, 396 gt passenger ketch sailing vessel Ocean Pure 1 (MMSI: 525401533) caught fire in the Halmahera Sea while anchored off Waigeo Island, Indonesia. The fire started by an electrical short behind the dryer in the laundry room. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had become uncontrollable.  The vessel sent out a distress call and all the 18 crew and 10 passengers on board abandoned ship into the vessel’s lifeboats. The crew and passengers safely landed on the shore of Yefinat Island.  One crew had sustained severe burns from the fire and was later evacuated by authorities to a hospital in Waisai.

The fire completely consumed the Ocean Pure 1 as it burned to the waterline. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Phillip Bay

Phillip Bay

Phillip Bay
Photo: SNSM

On the afternoon of December 26, the 180 meter long, 38683 dwt bulk carrier Phillip Bay (IMO: 9714757) caught fire in the English Channel some 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg, France. The fire started in the living quarters aboard the bulk carrier and sent out a distress call. French authorities dispatched a Navy helicopter with a response team including two fire fighters and a nautical expert. The tug Abeille Liberte and SNSM lifeboat were deployed assisted by an United Kingdom patrol boat. A few hours later the fire fighters extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries.

Phillip Bay
Photo: SNSM

Reports state there was no damage to the cargo of food on board. The extent of damage to the living quarters was not disclosed. The Phillip Bay was escorted to Le Havre where it undergo inspection and repairs.