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Train Disabled by Barge Strike

Train Disabled by Barge Strike

The 65 meter long barge Parmelia I forced train service to stop in Fremantle, Australia.   The barge  had allided with multiple pylons of the Fremantle rail bridge causing damage to a overhead power supply mast for the train line.  The Parmelia I also suffered minor hull damage, but no reports of pollution being released.    The Parmelia I is typically used to refuel other vessels while in port.  Authorities will be conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Dumun in the mud

Dumun in the mud

The 190-meter long freighter Dumun became stuck on a mud bank in the main shipping channel near Gladstone, Australia.   The Dumun had lost steering causing the vessel to run aground.  The vessel was  freed the same day and moored at Gladstone.   Divers have inspected the Dumun and the vessel is awaiting approval from officials before continuing.   The Dumun was fully loaded with coal bound for Singapore.

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Qian Chi explosion

Qian Chi explosion

The 46000 dwt tanker Qian Chi had an explosion in it’s engine room while anchored in Moreton Bay off Brisbane, Australia. Reports state one of the boilers in the engine room exploded causing an intense fire onboard. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were 3 injured crewmen from the explosion. They were airlifted to a Brisbane hospital with 1 in critical condition. The tanker had a cargo of fuel onboard, but there was no risk of pollution being released. Australian authorities will be investigating the incident.

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