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Yara Gas II

Yara Gas II

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The 72 meter long, 1964 dwt tanker Yara Gas II suffered a fire in the Gulf of Finland near Helsinki, Finland.   The Yara Gas II was headed to Porvoo in ballast when a fire broke out in the engine room.   The crew quickly responded and was able to extinguish the blaze. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat and rescue helicopter to the scene. Reports state the vessel had drifted into Estonian waters and has dropped anchor.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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Finnfellow

Finnfellow

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The 188 meter long, 7885 dwt ro-ro ferry Finnfellow caught fire near Naantali, Finland.  The fire started when an air-conditioning system had overheated.  The crew was to extinguish the blaze and later ventilated the ferry’s decks.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Finnfellow was able to depart Naantali a few hours later bound for Kapellskärts.

 

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Nordanvik

Nordanvik

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The 97 meter long, 5700 dwt cement freighter Nordanvik caught fire in the Baltic Sea near Turku, Finland.  The fire started in the Nordanvik’s engine room disabling the vessel.   The crew requested assistance with a local firefighting  brigade being flown by helicopter to the vessel.   The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.   The Nordanvik was taken under tow to Pargas for repairs.

 

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