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Hercules 265

Hercules 265

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The Hercules 265 jack-up rig caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.   The rig had recently been preparing the well for production when natural gas came flowing out of the well.  The natural gas caught fire a short time later developing into a large blaze.   The Hercules 265 suffered significant damage as the fire caused part of the rig to collapse.  The beams supporting the derrick and drilling rig floor have fallen over the rig structure.   The fire extinguished after sediment and sand clogged the well.   No reports of injuries on board as the 44 crew on board had escaped to the rig’s lifeboats when the natural gas began to spewing from the well. Photos of the area show that pollution had been released, but no reports on efforts to contain or clean-up the slick.    The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.


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Hansa Brandenburg

Hansa Brandenburg

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On July 15, The 175 meter long, 23493 dwt container ship Hansa Brandenburg suffered a fire in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius.  The fire started after there was an explosion in one of the containers  and quickly spread to nearby containers.  The crew contacted the authorities and were rescued by the vessel Donau Trader.  All 17 crew were safely rescued and were taken to Port Louis, Mauritius.  With no one attempting to extinguish the fire, the blaze continue to grow and engulfed the vessel’s superstructure.  Mauritian Authorities and Coast Guard are monitoring the situation and coordinating the situation.  The Hansa Brandenburg had been en route to Durban from Singapore.

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Reports state the crew did not attempt to extinguish  the fire before abandoning ship.  The vessel was last reported still burning and adrift

 

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MGM NO.5 Explosion

MGM NO.5 Explosion

Photo: Tong Coast Guard
Photo: Tong Coast Guard

The 84 meter long, 1384 dwt freighter MGM No. 5 exploded and sank in the East China Sea near Namhae Island, South Korea.   The freighter was carrying a cargo of metallic powder from Incheon, Korea to Wakayama, Japan.  The 41850 dwt container ship FESCO Diomid was nearby and rescued 9 crewmen from the MGM No. 5.  One crewman remains missing.  The crew were later picked up by the Coast Guard by helicopter and taken ashore.  Authorities dispatched patrol boats to look for the missing man.   An investigation into the incident was launched.  Reports state the MGM No. 5 now rests in 90 meters of water.

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