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CMA CGM Lilac

CMA CGM Lilac

CMA CGM Lilac
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The 220 meter long, 39295 dwt container ship Lilac suffered a fire while moored off-shore of Table Bay, South Africa.  The crew alerted the South African authorities that a fire had broken out in one their holds.   The master of the vessel stated they were fighting to contain the fire, but he had not declared an emergency.   The NSRI dispatched boats from Table Bay, Bakoven and Hout Bay to the scene to standby in case the 21 crewmen of the Lilac need to abandon ship.   A short time later the Lilac entered the port at Table Bay and berthed at the container terminal where it was met by the local fire brigade and  rescue services.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

CMA CGM Lilac

 

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Dresden Express

Dresden Express

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The 294 meter long, 67713 dwt container ship Dresden Express went aground on the Elbe near the Oste estuary.  The Dresden Express had departed from the container terminal in Hamburg when it had suffered rudder failure while passing another vessel.  The Dresden Express dropped anchor but became stuck in the low tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Several tugs were able to refloat the Dresden Express on the following high tide.   After inspection and an investigation, the vessel was allowed to proceed on to its destination to Rotterdam.

 

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Far East Grace

Far East Grace

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The 125 meter long, 7746 dwt container ship Far East Grace collided with three other vessels while attempting to berth at the terminal at Qingzhou, China.  First, the Far East Grace’s starboard side bumped into the side of the reefer vessel Qui Hai Yun which was unloading it’s cargo of frozen seafood.   The Far East Grace had five containers fall off the vessel while the reefer had some rails broken.   Next, she struck the 140 meter long, freighter Cheng Gong 79 then the 7o meter long, 1500 dwt freighter Dong Peng.   Both freighters were attempting to berth at the terminal when struck by the Far East Grace.  No details to the extent of damage to the freighters.  The Far East Grace finally came to rest  when it dropped anchor off the Qingzhou Bridge.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have detained all four vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.

 

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