Langeland

Langeland

Langeland
Photo: laprovincia.es

On December 9, the 90 meter long, 5214 dwt bulk carrier Langeland (IMO: 9968243) caught fire while berthed at the port of Arinaga, Gran Canaria, Spain. The Langeland was loading a cargo of scrap metal when a fire broke out in the cargo hold. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze by closing the cargo hatches and deploy the vessel’s fire suppression system, but the fire had burned the wires controlling the hatches. Local fire brigade was called and was able to douse the flames within a few hours. Foam was also used to prevent any further re-ignition.

There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.  The extent of damage to the Langeland was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

YM Unicorn

YM Unicorn

YM Unicorn
Photo: xindemarinenews.com

On the night of December 11, the 333 meter long, 103,235 dwt container ship YM Unicorn (IMO: 9462732) ran aground off the lighthouse at the entrance to port of Keelung, Taiwan. The YM Unicorn was entering the port of Keelung from Kaohsiung when it veered off course and went aground. The container ship sustained hull damage to its fore-peak tank resulting in water ingress. Authorities dispatched four tugs to assist in refloating the YM Unicorn. The tugs were able to pull the container ship free within 20 minutes and escorted it to its berth. Reports state the vessel undergo repairs before continuing a voyage to Los Angeles, California.

YM Unicorn
Photo: xindemarinenews.com

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

BBC Iceland

BBC Iceland

BBC Iceland
Photo: jornada.com.mx

On the morning of December 11, the 161 meter long, 24935 dwt cargo vessel BBC Iceland (IMO: 9605906) allided with boardwalk in the port of Veracruz, Mexico. Strong northerly winds caused the BBC Iceland‘s bow mooring lines to break. The cargo vessel drifted until the bow struck the boardwalk and a small tour boat docked along the boardwalk. Authorities dispatched four tugs to slowly push back the cargo vessel to its berth. No reports of injuries.

Navigation was closed at the port of Veracruz as strong winds had reached gusts up to 110 kilometers per hour. Authorities stated there was only minor damage to the boardwalk and the BBC Iceland.