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Navigator Europa

Navigator Europa

Navigator-Europa

The 160 meter long, 17,004 dwt LPG tanker Navigator Europa caught fire while moored at the terminal in the Houston Ship Channel. The Navigator Europa was transferring ethylene when fire broke out in the compressor room. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching several fire fighting vessels to the scene. The firefighting efforts were able to contain the blaze within 90 minutes.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities stopped traffic on the ship channel for several additional hours until the vessel was inspected and the surrounding area for any toxic flumes.  The Coast Guard reopen the channel to traffic later the same day. No leaks were detected. The incident is under investigation.


Alpena

Alpena

Alpena

Photo: Sturgeon Bay Fire Dept

The 158 meter long, 19,414 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Alpena caught fire on Lake Michigan while berthed at a shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  The fire started in the stern section just above the engine room and quickly extended into the superstructure. Local firefighters arrived on scene and were able to bring the blaze under control. No reports of injuries. The Alpena sustained significant fire damage and required multiple weeks for repairs before it can go back into service. Reports state the Alpena was undergoing a five year inspection.

Cembalo

Cembalo

Cembalo
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

The 85 meter long, 4101 dwt cement carrier Cembalo caught fire while berthed at Rostock, Germany. The fire started in the second officer’s cabin and quickly spread into the superstructure.  The crew along with the local fire brigade were able to extinguish the blaze after a few hours. Another fire reignited on the deck a short time later, but was quickly extinguished. No injuries to the 13 crew or pollution released.