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Marie Maersk

Marie Maersk

Marie Maersk

On August 13, the 399 meter long, 194,435 container ship Marie Maersk (IMO: 9619933) caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean off Harper, Liberia. The Marie Maersk was headed to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia from Rotterdam when the crew spotted smoke emitting from one of the containers on deck. The crew attempted to extinguish the fire, but were unable to the contain the blaze. Reports state the fire had spread to other containers.  The vessel requested assistance with two tugs dispatched to the scene.

Marie Maersk
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As of August 14, the Marie Maersk has altered its course and is proceeded to Liberia where land based fire fighters can assist in extinguishing the fire. Maersk has reported that there has not been any injuries to the crew and the vessel is still under command. However, the extent of fire and damage to the vessel has not been disclosed.

Collision Off Hatter Barn

Collision Off Hatter Barn

SFL Composer
Photo: tv-kalundborg.dk

On the night of August 4, the 292 meter long, 61609 dwt container ship Maersk Gironde (IMO: 9235555) collided with the 200 meter long, 18881 dwt car carrier SFL Composer (IMO: 9293583) in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef, Denmark. The Maersk Gironde was headed to Gdansk from Wilhelmshaven when it attempted to overtake the SFL Composer when the vessels collided. Both vessels sustained hull damage above the waterline. The SFL Composer port stern partially crushed in and a large gash almost halfway along its port side hull. Both vessels maintained power with the SFL Composer proceeding to anchor off Sejerø while the Maersk Gironde to Fyns Hoved. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Danish authorities have detained the vessels while both are inspected for seaworthiness. Divers were requested and did an underwater inspection to see if there was any damage below the waterline.  Reports state the SFL Composer was taken under tow by 2 tugs and proceeded to a shipyard for inspection. The Danish Maritime Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

For other reports from the Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board, check our growing archive of reports.

Pumba

Pumba

Pumba
Photo: see.news

On July 30, the 294 meter long, 68126 dwt container ship Pumba (IMO: 9302566) caught fire in the Red Sea near Ras Gharib, Egypt. Reports state the blaze started in the Pumba‘s engine room and the container ship requested assistance. Egyptian authorities requested four private petroleum company tugboats to assist in the firefighting and rescue operations. The joint efforts were able to extinguish the fire with no reports of casualties.  The Pumba sustained damage to the main engine and was towed to a safe anchorage area.  No reports of pollution released.