Meike

Meike

Meike
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On the evening of Sep 4, 2025, the 96 meter long cargo vessel Meike (IMO: 9105841) caught fire at the Kishon West port of Haifa, Israel. The fire started in the Meike‘s hold loaded with scrap metal.  Fire fighters were called out to help  extinguish the blaze. The burning scrap metal was being offloaded to the nearby quay where fire fighters will extinguished.

Authorities report there have been no casualties. The extent of damage to the vessel was not released, but reports state there was no danger to Meike. No pollution was released.

Nuevo Salmón

Nuevo Salmón

Nuevo Salmon

On the early morning of August 29, the 28 meter long, 90 dwt fishing vessel Nuevo Salmón (IMO: 8903600) sank in the Atlantic Ocean 150 miles from the Azores. The Nuevo Salmón sprung a leak the night before. The crew attempted to contain the water ingress, but after a short time they realized the flooding could not be stopped. The fishing vessel requested assistance before the vessel sank. Reports stated the nearby 162 meter long, 13201 dwt reefer CS Standard (IMO: 9438509) safely rescued the 11 crew of the Nuevo Salmón. The crew was later transported by helicopter to São Miguel in the Azores. No further details reported.

CS Standard

Verdel

Verdel

On the afternoon of September 3, the 74 meter long, 1400 dwt fishing vessel Verdel (IMO: 8512657) caught fire in the South Atlantic Ocean at Mar del Plata, Argentina. Nearby witnesses spotted smoke billowing from the Verdel and attempted to spray water into the vessel. The local fire brigade was alerted and arrived on scene a short time later.

The fire fighters boarded the Verdel and found the source of the fire.  The fire was coming from the starboard bow and had spread through multiple compartments and passageway to the main deck. It would take several hours of intense work  before the fire fighters extinguished the blaze.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the possible cause of the fire. No reports of injuries.