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MSC Daniela

MSC Daniela

MSC Daniela
Photo: Sri Lanka Air Force

The 366 meter long, 162,867 dwt container ship MSC Daniela caught fire in the Indian Ocean 120 miles off Colombo, Sri Lanka. The MSC Daniela was en route to Suez Canal from Singapore when a fire started in one of the containers in the aft section. The fire quickly grew and engulfed more containers.  Unable to contain the blaze, the vessel changed course and proceeded to an anchorage off Colombo.

Four vessels from the Sri Lanka Navy and 2 vessels from the Indian Navy were dispatched to the scene to assist. Tugs from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority also assisted in firefighting efforts. The Sri Lankan Air Force also dispatched a helicopter with a bambi bucket to assist.

No reports of injuries. Early reports from April 5 state the fire continues to burn.

Update 1

The fire was brought under control at approximately 0630 hrs local time on Wednesday 5th April.

MSC is currently in discussion with the local authorities to berth the vessel at the appropriate time.   Once the ship is considered safe, an investigation into the cause of the fire will be formally initiated.

The extent of the damage and cargo losses will not be known until the vessel has safely berthed and has undergone a thorough inspection.

 

 

Collision on Wester Scheldt

Collision on Wester Scheldt

Dan Fighter

On March 4, the 64 meter long, 1260 dwt cargo vessel Dan Fighter collided with the 337 meter long, 118,908 dwt container ship Maersk Genoa on the Wester Scheldt between Breskens and Vlissingen, Netherlands. The Dan Fighter had struck the stern of the Maersk Genoa. Both vessels sustained damage with the Maersk Genoa holed in the stern above the waterline. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Maersk Genoa

The Dan Fighter was able to resume its voyage from Bilbao to Antwerp later the same day. The Maersk Genoa had just departed from Antwerp bound for Bremerhaven before the collision. The container ship was last reported at anchor. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Ze Hong

Ze Hong

Ze Hong

The 203 meter long 41,553 dwt container ship Ze Hong ran aground in the Bohai Sea at Yinghou, China. The boxship made a navigation error as it maneuvered into the harbor and ran up on a bank just off the breakwater.

The crew were able to refloat the vessel under its own power. Authorities dispatched three tugs which towed the Ze Hong to a nearby berth later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident.