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Federal Tweed

Federal Tweed

Federal Tweed
Photo: nhnieuws.nl

On the morning of April 24, the 190 meter long, 55317 dwt bulk carrier Federal Tweed (IMO: 9658898) caught fire while berthed in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The blaze started in the hold containing a cargo of scrap releasing large quantities of smoke. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched fire fighters to the site while asking local residents in the area to close their windows and doors to keep the smoke out. Fire fighters used a crane to remove the scrap from the Federal Tweed‘s holds to the quay where it could be extinguished.  No reports of injuries.

Reports stated that fire fighters were engaged for an extended period in suppression efforts to ensure the fire did not flare up again. The extent of damage caused by the blaze was not disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

Syros Trader

Syros Trader

Syros Trader

On April 17, the 190 meter long, 53,408 dwt bulk carrier Syros Trader (IMO: 9395214) caught fire with berthed at the West Poortweg Quay in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s wiring.  Authorities were alerted and deployed the local fire brigade. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage to Syros Trader was not disclosed.

 

CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara
Photo: facebook

On April 9, the 222.5 meter long, 33402 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier CSL Niagara (IMO: 7128423) allided on the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois, Quebec. The CSL Niagara was headed from Montreal, Quebec to Superior, Wisconsin when it’s bow struck the lock wall. The port bow sustained a large hole resulting in water ingress.

Reports state the bulk carrier remained afloat and was able to proceed under its owner power to Montreal. The vessel will undergo repairs while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.