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Heinrich Schepers

Heinrich Schepers

Heinrich Schepers

The 152 meter long, 13031 dwt container ship Heinrich Schepers allided with a wall on the Scheldt just outside the entrance to Deurganckdok, Belgium. The Heinrich Schepers had suffered a mechanical fault and swung into the metal deflection wall resulting in a 2 meter hull breach above the waterline. No reports of injuries. Authorities report damage to the wall was minimal and has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Salam Mesra

Salam Mesra

Salam Mesra

The 115 meter long, 8150 dwt container ship Salam Mesra caught fire while anchored off Marina Barrage, Singapore. The fire started in the vessel’s superstructure in one of the crew’s cabins.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched four firefighting vessels to the scene.  Using water jets to reach the upper deck cabins, the vessels were able to contain the fire five hours later.  No reports of injuries. Details to the extent of damage to the Salam Mesra was not reported.

Perseus

Perseus

Perseus

The 158 meter long, 14483 dwt container ship Perseus ran aground at the entrance of the harbour of Torshavn, Faroe Islands. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the Perseus the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Perseus departed the following day bound for Reykjavik.