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Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher
Photo: Instagram

On the afternoon of October 18, the 138 meter long, 12634 dwt cargo vessel Sloman Dispatcher (IMO: 9620657) caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea while berthed in the port of Escombreras in Cartagena, Spain.  Reports state 2 separate fires started on board the cargo vessel. One of the fires started on deck when sparks ignited tarpaulins covering cargo. The other fire started inside the vessel’s hold

The local fire brigade was alerted who arrived to find the crew engaged trying to contain the fires. The firefighters combined their efforts with the crew and had the fire extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries. Damage to the vessel was reported to be minimal.

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain
Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

On the early morning of October 16, the 90 meter long, 4699 dwt cargo vessel Hagland Captain (IMO: 9521356) ran aground on the Iddefjord near the Svinesund Bridge along the Swedish coastline. The Hagland Captain was en route to Halden from Porsgrunn with a cargo of timber when it grounded in dense fog. The Swedish Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Divers would inspect the hull for damage while authorities conducted breathalyser tests to the crew.  The inspection found there was no hull damage and alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Later that afternoon, 2 tugs were able to pull the Hagland Captain free.  The vessels then proceeded to Halden.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into negligence in the incident.

 

 

Sofular 1

Sofular 1

Solfular 1

On the afternoon of October 10, the 89 meter long, 4670 dwt cargo vessel Sofular 1 (IMO: 9540601) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea some 20 nautical miles off Port-la-Nouvelle, France. The Sofular 1 departed from Sulina with a cargo of fertilizer when it suffered gearbox failure and went adrift.  After the crew was unable to repair the damage, the vessel alerted authorities and requested assistance. French authorities dispatched the 91 meter long tug Abeille Méditerranée (IMO: 9417749) to the aid of the Sofular 1. The tug arrived in the evening and took the cargo vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Port-la-Nouvelle arriving the morning of October 11.  There the Sofular 1 dropped anchor to await repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Abeille Méditerranée