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.
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.
The 30 meter long, 233 dwt tugboat Svitzer Myall allided with a pier at Newcastle, Australia. The tug was damaged and suffered water ingress. Other tugs in the area assisted the Svitzer Myall back into port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the cause of the allision was due to a technical fault.
