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Master Nasser

Master Nasser

Master Nasser

 

On the afternoon of January 9, the 80 meter long bulk carrier Master Nasser (IMO: 9396256) became disabled in the Ligurian Sea off Viareggio, Italy. The Master Nasser departed from La Spezia bound for Durres when it suffered a power blackout and went adrift. The bulk carrier alerted authorities which dispatched a helicopter to assist. Several other nearby vessels also diverted to assist the Master Nasser, but no assist was required. The bulk carrier was able to drop anchor some 5 nautical miles off Viareggio, Italy. Reports state the vessel is waiting for conditions to improve so it be taken under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V
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On the night of January 3, the 190 meter long, 58020 dwt bulk carrier Rotterdam Pearl V (IMO: 9557135) caught fire in Liaodong Bay at the port of Bayuquan, Yingkou, China. With smoke and flames visible, the crew started emergency procedures and contacted authorities.  Local firefighters were called out to the vessel. The fireboats sprayed water on the hull to cool it down while firefighters help contain the blaze. No reports of injuries.

The exact cause of the fire was under investigation.  Rotterdam Pearl V had been detained earlier in December 2025. The bulk carrier was detained in Osaka Port, Japan for 10 deficiencies including fire safety and emergency system. The extent of damage caused by the incident was not disclosed.

Happy Aras

Happy Aras

Happy Aras
Photo: caliber.az

On January 3, the 94 meter long, 4625 dwt bulk carrier Happy Aras (IMO: 8202965) ran aground in the Black Sea near Cape Zhelezny Rog, Russia. The Happy Aras was en route from Varna to Novorossiysk in ballast when it reported the vessel had gone adrift on January 2. Driven by strong winds and storm conditions, the drifting Happy Aras was blown aground some 30 meters off the shoreline. Damage to the bulk carrier was not disclosed, but the vessel reported suffering from water ingress.

Reports state the 14 crew were rescued and there no reports of injuries. Authorities stated there was no sign of pollution and the incident was being monitored. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any fuel that might be released.The Happy Aras has recent history of detention due to deficiencies with more than 10 listed in December 2025.