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GT Unity

GT Unity

GT Unity
Photo: plo.vn

On the morning of August 8, the 118 meter long, 7631 dwt tanker GT Unity (IMO: 9507506) caught fire in South China Sea some 104 nautical miles south-southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam. The GT Unity was en route to Dung Quat from Malaysia with a cargo of 3800 tons of crude oil when a fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The blaze was started after an electrical short and quickly grew out of control. The crew contacted Vietnam authorities which requested other nearby vessels to assist as it sent out a rescue vessel to the scene.

Initial reports stated that 16 of the 20 crew on board the GT Unity had been evacuated off the vessel. One crew member was injured and taken by a rescue vessel back to shore.  The owner of the GT Unity was asked to secure additional vessels and fire fighting equipment.

Later reports stated that all crew off the GT Unity were rescued and the fire had been extinguished.  The extent of damage of the fire was not disclosed.

Tali

Tali

 

Tali
Photo: vg.no

On the evening of August 7, the 137 meter long, 13340 dwt cargo vessel Tali (IMO: 9173692) caught fire in the North Sea northwest of Feistein Fyr, Norway. The Tali was headed for Tau from Cuxhaven in ballast when a fire broke out in the engine room. The vessel alerted Norwegian authorities who dispatched a team of fire fighters from Sola to assist the crew. Fire fighters arrived on the vessel an hour later to find the situation under control.  The crew had triggered the onboard fire suppression system and closed off the engine room.  However, the fire damage was extensive requiring the Tali to request a tow.  The tugs Boa Balder (IMO: 9462342) and BB Coaster (IMO: 9502685) arrived early the next day and took the Tali under tow to Stavanger. Authorities have not stated the cause of the fire. One of the 14 crew members on board suffered smoke inhalation and was flown back ashore for treatment. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the fire.  The incident is under investigation.

Triangle

Triangle

Triangle
Photo: 112inbeeld.nl

On the late night of August 3, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Triangle (MMSI: 244710133) caught fire on theMarkermeer near Oostvaardersdijk, Lelystad, Netherlands. The Triangle was en route to Schokkerhaven when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire produced large amounts of smoke and could not be extinguished by the 6 crew on board. The Triangle requested assistance with the local fire brigade along with the KNRM responding. Several fire engines along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on site to help fight the blaze. Their combined effort had the fire extinguished in just a short period of time.

Reports stated the fire had caused damage to the engine room and there was initial concern the engine would be inoperable.  However, the Triangle was able to proceed under its own power a few hours later.  Authorities did not state if any there were any injuries caused by the incident. The cause of the fire has not been released.