Mareno

Mareno

Mareno
Photo: newsmaritime.com

On August 30, the 153 meter long, 17,500 dwt container ship Mareno caught fire near Luderitz, Namibia.  The Mareno was en route to Luderitz from Cape Town with containers when several containers caught fire. The vessel requested assistance with two firefighting tugs dispatched to the scene.The tugs were able to extinguish the blaze after several hours.  Six containers containing charcoal were burnt and were unloaded in Luderitz.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have inspected the Mareno and found the vessel sustained only minor damage.  An investigation into the incident has been launched.

Sinn

Sinn

Sinn

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Sinn ran aground on the Danube near Hofstetten, Germany. The Sinn had struck a gravel barge damaging the propeller.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Traffic was barred by the water police as the vessel was stranded alongside the shoreline.

Nathalie

Nathalie

 

Nathalie
Photo: twitter

The 65 meter long, 1260 dwt cargo vessel Nathalie ran aground on the Schelde Estuary near Antwerp, Belgium.  The Nathalie was en route to Ghent when it struck a stony embankment. No reports of injuries.  The Nathalie was refloated a few hours later and was able to continue under it’s own power.