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Vessel Blaze off Carnarvon

Vessel Blaze off Carnarvon

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Photo: abc.net.au

A fishing vessel caught fire in the Indian Ocean some 670 kilometers off Carnarvon, Western Australia.  The crew of the Taiwanese fishing boat sent out a distress call with the vessel’s EPIRB.  Australian authorities dispatched an aircraft to the scene.  The plane spotted several crew on the bow of the fishing vessel with the rest of the vessel burned to the water’s edge.  The plane dropped a life raft.  Other vessels alerted by the distress beacon responded to the scene.  The crew of the fishing boat were rescued by another fishing boat a short time later.  No reports of injuries to the 15 crew.

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Lismore

Lismore

Lismore
Photo: themorningbulletin.com.au

The 16 meter long tugboat Lismore went ashore on Fisherman’s Beach on Great Keppel Island, Australia.   The vessel was blown ashore by strong winds onto the beach.  No reports of injuries.  The Lismore was later refloated on the following high tide.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

Car Carrier Cargo Ship Accident

Car Carrier Cargo Ship Accident

photo: abc.net.au
photo: abc.net.au

On August 17, 2014, a severe storm struck Fremantle, Australia. In the port the 200 meter long car carrier Grand Pioneer and the 149 meter long, 18762 dwt general cargo vessel AAL Fremantle were moored alongside the north quay. Crews were busy unloading cars from the Grand Pioneer as the winds picked up.  The winds increased as gusts topped over 122 kph. The crew had just completed unloading vehicles when the stern mooring lines of the Grand Pioneer snapped.  At the same time, the bowlines of the AAL Fremantle snapped.  Both vessels pushed by the wind swung out into the harbor.  The AAL Fremantle  allided with the nearby rail bridge.  The Grand Pioneer struck the 65 meter long, 1639 dwt bunker tanker Parmelia 1 which was moored near the bridge. Both the bridge and vessels sustained damage.  Authorities closed traffic to the bridge until it could be inspected.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.