Bangkok Bridge

Bangkok Bridge

Bangkok Bridge

The 267 meter long, 52089 dwt container ship Bangkok Bridge became disabled in the Unimak Pass near Unalaska, Alasaka.  The vessel had lost power when its engines failed and was adrift.   The crew was able to restart the engines and proceeded to Summer Bay off Unalaska for repairs.   The Coast Guard has ordered the vessel to remain at anchor until the repairs can be inspected.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Bangkok Bridge had departed from Shanghai bound for Long Beach, California.

 

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Kelarvi

Kelarvi

Kelarvi

The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Kelarvi became disabled in the Elbe Estuary near Cuxhaven, Germany.  The Kelarvi had suffered a total power blackout after its main engine failed.  The crew was able to drop anchor to keep the vessel from going aground.   The vessel requested assistance with two tugs responding.  The tugs towed the Kelarvi to Cuxhaven.   There the vessel was repaired and continued on its journey a few days later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Harle Kurier

Harle Kurier

The 37 meter long passenger ship Harle Kurier suffered a fire in the engine room near the island of Norderney, Germany.  The crew sealed the room to contain the blaze, but the fire disabled the vessel.  The Harle Kurier went adrift until a lifeboat arrived on scene and took the passenger ship under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Norderney where local fire brigade help extinguish the fire.   No reports of injuries to the three crew on board.

 

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