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Fire on Abu Rdees

Fire on Abu Rdees

The 133 meter long, 12600 dwt freighter Abu Rdees suffered a fire while proceeding on the outer Elbe River.   The Abu Rdees was proceeding in ballast between Klaipeda and Bremen when a fire broke out in the crew’s accomodation section of the vessel.   The vessel sent out a distress call with the DGzRS lifeboat from Cuxhaven responding.   The crew of the Abu Rdees was able to get the fire under control.   Five of the 37 men on board were injured by smoke inhalation.   The freighter was able to moor at Neuwerk where local firefighters and emergency crews boarded the vessel.  No details on the extent of damage the fire caused on the freighter.

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Elbe Collision

Elbe Collision

The 264 meter long, 51000 dwt container vessel CMA CGM Jamaica collided with the 89 meter long, 3280 dwt tanker Koesterberg on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany.  Both vessels were proceeding in a heavy fog when the Jamaica struck the port side of the Koesterberg’s hull.  The tanker suffered a 20 to 30 centimeter hole allowing  water ingress into the ballast tanks causing the vessel to develop a slight list.  No major damage to the CMA CGM Jamaica was reported. Both vessels were able to continue to a quay under their own power.  The tanker will pump out its cargo of fuel to another vessel to allow repair work.  No report of injuries or pollution being released.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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Collision on the Elbe

Collision on the Elbe

The 162 meter long inland freighter Niedersachsen 2 collided with the barge Forelle while on the Elbe River.  The Forelle, with a cargo of sediment, went off course and veered directly in front of the bow of the Niderersachsen 2.   The collision ripped an air tank off the Forelle allowing the barge to quickly fill with water.   The two crew on the Forelle were rescued as the barge capsized and grounded on a nearby groin field.   No reports of injury.   Powerful pumps were brought to the scene to raise the Forelle which will be towed to Hitzler Werft, Lauenburg, Germany.

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