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Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

On the evening of September 26, the 199 meter long, 63800 dwt bulk carrier Qing Hua Shan (IMO: 9741528) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed in Southampton, England. A fire was detected in cargo hold No. 3 that was loaded with scrap metal. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched over 40 firefighters to battle the blaze. The fire continued to grow and had spread into cargo hold No. 4 before fire fighters were able to get things under control.  Using multiple fire engines and multiple carbon-dioxide canisters, the fire was brought under control.  Reports stated that fire fighters remained on site the following day to monitor any flare ups.  No reports of injuries to crew or to fire fighters.  Damage to the Qing Hua Shan was not disclosed.

 

Emma Louise

Emma Louise

Emma Louise
Photo: RNLI

On July 17, the 16 meter long, 242 gt fishing vessel Emma Louise – TO60 (IMO: 8664151) sprung a leak in the Celtic Sea off Pendeen, Cornwall, England. The Emma Louise requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Sennen Cove responding. The 16 meter long RNLI lifeboat City of London III (MMSI: 235050719) arrived with the Emma Louise bringing dewatering pumps. After three dewatering pumps were onboard the fishing vessel, the lifeboat escorted the Emma Louise back to Newlyn.  When the vessels reached Land’s End, the 17 meter long RNLI lifeboat from Penlee, the Ivan Ellen (MMSI: 235005122), took over the escorting duty. The vessels arrived in Newlyn harbour safely.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Emma Louise

 

Altay

Altay

Altay
Photo: bbc.co.uk

On the morning of June 27, the 120 meter long, 8184 dwt  bulk carrier Altay (IMO: 9349992) caught fire in the North Sea while berthed at Kingston-upon-Hull, England.  The fire started in the cargo hold that was loaded with 3500 tons of scrap metal. Large gray plumes of smoke enveloped the bulk carrier which forced an evacuation of the crew. The local fire brigade was called out with five fire engines involved in extinguishing the blaze. Nearby residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as smoke spread through out the city. No reports of injuries.

Fire fighters stated it would take some time to completely extinguish the blaze.  Witnesses reported there were still thick smoke with a smell of burning rubber in the area 5 hours after the blaze had started. Authorities have stated getting access to the area in the hold where the fire was not feasible. Thus, the fire brigade is unloading the burning scrap onto the quay where it would be extinguished. This operation went all day into early the next morning until the fire was finally extinguished.  Crews remain on site just in case the fire would reignite again.

There has been no reports of the extent of damage to the Altay or to the cargo of scrap. UK authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.