Taigan

Taigan

Photo: odin.tc
Photo: odin.tc

The 351 dwt fishing vessel Taigan caught fire while near the port at Wakkanai, Japan.  The vessel had arrived at Wakkanai with a cargo of crabs caught off Sakhalin Island near Korsakov, Russia.   The fire started in the vessel’s superstructure and quickly spread through the vessel.   Of the 23 crewmen on board the Taigan, six were trapped below decks and perished in the blaze.  Another three men were taken to hospital for minor burns.  The local authorities were able to extinguish the fire a few hours later.   The cause of the fire is under investigation.   Reports state the vessel’s cargo of crabs may have been illegally caught.  Other reports state the vessel had change names and ownership several time over the last few years.

 

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Hagland Chief

Hagland Chief

Photo: www.scannernet.nl
Photo: www.scannernet.nl

Photos of the freighter Hagland Chief  being towed to a shipyard for repairs.  The Hagland Chief went aground near Søgne, Norway in April suffering hull damage to its bow. View more photos at scannernet.nl

 

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Vestervåg

Vestervåg

Photo: nrk.no
Photo: nrk.no

The 50 foot long fishing vessel Vestervåg suffered a fire while in the Stavfjord near Florø, Norway.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room.   The three crew requested assistance with the ferry Oyservice and tanker Bergen Star.   The ferry transported the fire brigade from Flora to the Vestervåg.   The fire brigade was able the extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Oyservice took the Vestervåg under tow back to Florø.

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