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Monreal

Monreal

Monreal
Formerly the Lite Ferry 6

On the night of August 27, the 49 meter long, 274 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Monreal (IMO: 7225477)  caught fire in the Ragay Gulf one nautical mile off San Andres, Philippines. The Monreal was headed to San Andres from Aroroy, Masbate with 66 passengers and 53 crew on board when a fire broke out in a crew’s cabin. The fire was ignited by an electrical short and quickly spread through the cabin. The crew was able to react quickly and contain the blaze while an electrician on board the ferry was able to restore electrical power.

The ferry arrived at San Andres where passengers and crew disembarked and were given medical checks. There were no reports of injuries to the 119 people on board.  The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident and has detained the Monreal.

USS New Orleans

USS New Orleans

USS New Orleans
Photo: Japan Coast Guard

On the evening of August 20, the USS New Orleans caught fire in the South China Sea off Okinawa, Japan. The USS New Orleans was at anchor when a fire broke out on the the vessel.  The amphibious transport dock ship requested assistance with the Japanese Coast Guard responding. United States Navy reports that it took 12 hours by the combine efforts before the fire was eventually extinguished.  Two sailors on the USS New Orleans sustained minor injuries. The Navy has launched an investigation into the incident.  The cause of and extent of damage by the fire was not disclosed. No pollution was released.

USS New Orleans
Photo: Japan Coast Guard
Ciudad de Sóller

Ciudad de Sóller

Ciudad de Sóller

On the evening of August 18, the 188 meter long, 7823 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller (IMO: 9137997) caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea while docked at Valencia, Spain. The fire was started by an auxiliary engine located in the engine room. The local fire brigade was called out and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze.  There were no reports of injuries.  Reports stated there were no crew present in the engine room and there were no passengers on board the vessel at the time of the incident. Authorities have stated that the Ciudad de Sóller had sustained damage from the fire, but it was limited to the area around the auxiliary engine.  The Ciudad de Sóller was taken out of service for inspections, but is expected to return to service.