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Delphine

Delphine

Delphine
Photo: vrt.be

On the afternoon of April 16, the 234 meter long, 27687 dwt ro-ro car carrier Delphine (IMO: 9789245) caught fire while berthed at Zeebrugge, Belgium.  The fire started on the vehicle deck where a cargo of electric vehicles were being stored. Reports state the deck filled with dense black smoke. Everyone on board the Delphine was safely evacuated to shore. No injuries reported.

Reports state the local fire brigade arrived aided by 3 fire tugs to contain the blaze. Authorities stated the vessel’s carbon dioxide fire suppression was able to contain the fire after the deck was sealed off. Fire fighters are monitoring the vessel in case the fire would flare up again.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. News reports suggest it may have started by one of the batteries on an electric vehicle. The amount of damage cause by the fire had not yet disclosed.

 

Scot Bay

Scot Bay

Scot Bay
Photo: mirror.co.uk

On the morning of November 10, the 91 meter long, 3154 dwt cargo vessel Scot Bay (IMO: 9243930) ran aground on the River Teign near Teignmouth, England. The vessel got stuck trying to enter the port from a voyage from IJmuiden on the ebb tide. The Scot Bay sustained a slight list to starboard, but no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the Scot Bay remained aground until the evening. Aided by the high tide, tugs were able to pull the cargo vessel free. Reports state the Scot Bay had been at anchor for several days before attempting to enter the harbour with its cargo of animal feed. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has started an investigation into the incident.

Saeftinge

Saeftinge

Saeftinge

On the afternoon of April 8, 2025, the 82 meter long self-propelled barge Saeftinge (MMSI: 244700744) caught fire on the Western Scheldt while berthed in Terneuzen, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The local fire brigade was called and were able to extinguished the fire a short time later.  Reports state the Saeftinge remained moored in Terneuzen. No reports of injuries. No details were disclosed to the extent of damage caused by the incident.