Master

Master

The 102 meter long, 2790 dwt fish factory Master caught fire in the Bering Sea near Tilichiki, Kamchatka, Russia.  The fire started while fish was being transferred to a reefer.   Seventy-six of the 84 crew were evacuated to the reefer while the remaining crew fought the blaze.   A few hours later the crew were able to extinguish the fire.  The Master suffered extensive damage to the engine room and bridge.   The vessel will be taken under tow to Nevelsk, Sakhalin Island.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Morten Einar

Morten Einar

Photo: redningsselskapet.no

The 68 meter long fishing vessel Morten Einar became disabled near Øksnes, Norway.  The Morten Einar had its propeller fouled by a net.   The crew requested assistance with the NSSR dispatching a lifeboat from Myre to the scene.   The lifeboat took the Morten Einar under tow and proceeded back to Myre.  Both vessels safely reached harbour the next day.  There divers were able to clear the propeller a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Torvang

Torvang

The 68 meter long, 2818 dwt freighter Torvang suffered damage while en route to Kristiansund from Sunndalsøra.  The freighter arrived in Kristiansund. when the crew discovered the vessel had suffered water ingress in the cargo hold.   A small gash was found on the starboard bow just below the waterline.   The crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade who brought dewatering pumps and divers to the scene.   The divers were able to patch the hole while the pumps cleared the hold of water.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

Photo: tk.no
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