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Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

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The 72 meter long, 348 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gelis Rauh caught fire while in the Lombok Strait near Padangbai, Bali.  The Gelis Rauh was en route to Lombok Island with 53 passengers, 13 lorries and 20 crew when fire erupted from the car deck. The fire quickly spread through the superstructure and soon engulfed the entire ferry.  Uncontrolled, the fire disabled the ferry and the vessel drifted until it grounded just short of the shore.   Fire boats and fire fighters operating from shore tried to contain the blaze,  but it consumed the ferry down to the water’s edge.  The remains of the Gelis Rauh partially sank a short time later.

Photo: sindonews.com
Photo: sindonews.com

Reports state all persons on board were able to abandon ship. Several people suffered minor burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.  Reports state the evacuation off the vessel was slowed due to incorrect lighting on the ferry.  

Ferry MCY lost off Vanuatu

Ferry MCY lost off Vanuatu

The ferry MCY capsized and sank off Efate Island near Mangaliliu, Vanuatu.  The ferry left Malekula to Port Vila loaded with fuel and cargo with 41 passengers and crew on board.  After travelling several kilometers out to sea, the MCY’s engines failed.  The ferry drifted for several hours when it rolled over and sank in 350 meters of water.   No distress call was sent by the vessel, but a passenger used a mobile phone to call the police station in Port Vila.  A rescue vessel was dispatched and picked up 37 survivors and were taken to Port Vila.   Three passengers and one crewman perished.  Reports state the ferry had made repairs to a hole in the hull prior to leaving Malekula. Unconfirmed reports state the repairs failed to stop the water ingress resulting in the loss of stability.  Also, the ferry was overloaded as it was rated only to carry up to 30 passengers.  The Vanuatu Prime Minister has vowed a full investigation into the incident.

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Barge Chicago River
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A 50 foot long barge sank on the Chicago River near the LaSalle Street bridge, Chicago, Illinois. The barge was being used in construction along the riverwalk when it suffered a leak.  The water ingress was uncontrolled and the barge sank.  No reports of injuries.  Booms were placed around the sunken barge to contain any pollution.  Divers were requested and will pump air and refloat the barge in a few days.

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