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Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

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The 72 meter long, 348 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gelis Rauh caught fire while in the Lombok Strait near Padangbai, Bali.  The Gelis Rauh was en route to Lombok Island with 53 passengers, 13 lorries and 20 crew when fire erupted from the car deck. The fire quickly spread through the superstructure and soon engulfed the entire ferry.  Uncontrolled, the fire disabled the ferry and the vessel drifted until it grounded just short of the shore.   Fire boats and fire fighters operating from shore tried to contain the blaze,  but it consumed the ferry down to the water’s edge.  The remains of the Gelis Rauh partially sank a short time later.

Photo: sindonews.com
Photo: sindonews.com

Reports state all persons on board were able to abandon ship. Several people suffered minor burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.  Reports state the evacuation off the vessel was slowed due to incorrect lighting on the ferry.  

Priyanka

Priyanka

Photo: thehindu.com
Photo: thehindu.com

The 70 meter long, 2193 dwt bulk carrier Priyanka went adrift near Revdanda, India.  The Priyanka was en route from Mumbai to a dock near Revdanda with 19 metric tons of iron ore pellets.  As the vessel arrived off Revdanda, conditions prevented the Priyanka  to berth.  The crew dropped anchor and waited for the weather to improve.  A few hours later, the vessel’s anchor line parted and the Priyanka drifted towards the shore.  The vessel’s cargo of iron ore shifted and the vessel listed over to port.  The crew requested assistance with the Indian Coast Guard responding.  Five crew on the Priyanka launched the vessel’s life raft and abandoned ship.  The remaining crew were airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter to safety.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the Coast Guard was able to secure the vessel and drop anchor again.

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Bømlo

Bømlo

Boemlo 2

The 66 meter long ro-ro ferry Bømlo became disabled while in the fjord in Huglehammaren, Norway.  The ferry was en route to Kvinnherad from Halsnøy with 21 persons on board when the crew spotted smoke coming from the engine.  The crew attempted to continue on course at a slower speed, but the main engine failed a short time later.  The crew requested assistance with the tug Eide Rex responding.  The Eide Rex took the Bømlo under tow and proceeded to Rubbestadnesed.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Photo: sunnhordland.no
Photo: sunnhordland.no