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Moray

Moray

Photo: frasercoastchronicle.com.au
Photo: frasercoastchronicle.com.au

On November 13, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Moray went aground in Tin Cay Bay near Teebar Creek, Australia. The Moray had suffered steering failure and went aground during high tide.  When the tide receded, the fishing vessel rolled over onto its side and filled with water.  No reports of injuries. Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed resulting in the Moray embedded further into the seabed.  Authorities placed booms around the vessel to prevent any fuel released into the surrounding bay.  Authorities have reported that salvage plans would take a week or longer.

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K.C. Campbell

K.C. Campbell

Photo: au.news.yahoo.com
Photo: au.news.yahoo.com

The 25 meter long tugboat K.C. Campbell caught fire while berthed at Port Adelaide, Australia.  Local fire crews were called out and were able to extinguish the blaze.  The fire did extensive damage to the K.C. Campbell with estimates around $90,000 (AUS).  No reports of injuries.  The K.C. Campbell was slated to be dismantled and sold for scrap.  Authorities have reported the fire may have been arson.

 

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Seafaris

Seafaris

Seafaris

The 41 meter long luxury yacht Seafaris caught fire, exploded, and sank while off Queensland, Australia.  The Seafaris was off Cape Tribulation with eight crew and eight passengers when one of the crew discovered the vessel was on fire.  A distress call was sent out and before all 16 on board escaped into the vessel’s  life rafts.  They were later rescued by a passing container ship.  After several hours the Seafaris burned until it sank.   No reports of injuries.

 

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