Inzhener Nazarov

Inzhener Nazarov

The 133 meter long, 4700 dwt tanker Inzhener Nazarov caught fire in the Caspian Sea near Makhachkala, Russia.   The fire started from some equipment on the upper deck and quickly spread to other parts of the ship superstructure.  Reports state several of the 14 crewmen on board abandoned ship and were picked up by rescue vessels.  One crewman was killed in the fire.   Several other crew stayed on board to extinguish the blaze.  Fire fighting vessels arrived on scene with eight fire brigades of men to fight the fire.    After several hours, the fire fighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire.  The tanker was in ballast only heading to Makhachkala.   The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Enhanced by Zemanta
Neptune 1

Neptune 1

The 58 foot long fishing vessel Neptune 1 became disabled and went aground off Umnak Island, Alaska.  The Neptune 1 had suffered engine failure and went adrift in 15 foot seas and 30 mph winds.  The vessel sent out a distress call and the nearby fishing vessel Alaska Enterprise responded.   The Enterprise relayed messages to the Coast Guard who dispatched a C-130 airplane and helicopter to the scene.  The three crew on board put on their survival suits and were able to swim ashore.   The helicopter arrived later and safely rescued the men.  The three crewmen arrived safely at Unalaska.  The Neptune 1 sits on the beach on the northwest side of the island.  No reports of injuries.  No reports of pollution being released, but there is diesel fuel still on board the vessel.

Enhanced by Zemanta
Evolution

Evolution

The 146 meter long, 13248 dwt container ship Evolution went aground in the Kiel Canal near Schact-Audorf, Germany.  The Evolution suffered engine failure and lost steering and veering into some pilings.  Two tugs were able to refloat the container ship a few hours later.  The Evolution proceeded to Kiel to be surveyed.  The water police conducted an investigation into the incident.   The Evolution was en route to St. Petersburg from Rotterdam.

Enhanced by Zemanta