The 225 meter long, 37690 dwt bulk self-unloader freighter Baie St. Paul caught fire while berthed on the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, Quebec. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The crew were able to contain and extinguished the blaze quickly. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire started by some welding equipment.
The 187 meter long, 40850 dwt bulk freighter Star Fuji became disabled on the Weser River near Kleinensiel, Germany. The Star Fuji was headed toward the North Sea when it suffered engine failure. The vessel went adrift in the strong current towards shore. Two tugs came to the assistance and towed the freighter to Bremerhaven. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The water police launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the vessel’s fuel system had been improperly maintained causing the vessel engine to fail. The crew made repairs and the vessel left port later the same day.
The 91 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cliffwater became disabled in the North Sea near Great Yarmouth. The Cliffwater loaded with a cargo of benzene had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. Tugs were dispatched and took the Cliffwater under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam and arrived a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Cliffwater was en route from Immingham to Le Havre.
