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World Calima

World Calima

World Calima
Photo: DGzRS

The 31 meter long supply vessel World Calima caught fire off a wind farm near Heligoland, Germany. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly disabled the vessel. The crew shut off the engine room and used the CO2 fire suppressant to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries to 5 crew on board.

Authorities were alerted to the disabled World Calima who dispatched a DGzRS lifeboat assisted by other Naval vessels.  The lifeboat towed the disabled World Calima to port. No reports of pollution released.

Johannes P

Johannes P

Johannes P
Photo: molenkruier.nl

The 95 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Johannes P ran aground on the Lek River near Vreeswijk, Netherlands. The vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew of the Johannes P was able to drop anchor avoiding going aground.  Another barge arrived a short time later and towed the Johannes P to a nearby jetty. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

Johannes P
Photo: nieuwegeintv.nl
African Wind

African Wind

African Wind
Photo: hvzeeland.nl

The 166 meter long cargo vessel African Wind became disabled off Flushing, Netherlands. The African Wind was headed for Antwerp coming from La Rochelle when it suffered engine failure. Tugs were dispatched to the scene to assist. An hour later, the crew was able to restore power and continue on with its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.