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QNa 91917-TS

QNa 91917-TS

QNa 91917-TS
Photo: motthegioi.vn

On the morning of December 17, the 27 meter long fishing vessel QNa 91917-TS caught fire in the Gulf of Thailand approximately 110 nautical miles northeast of Da Nam Island, Vietnam. The QNa 91917-TS  had been fishing for squid when a fire broke after an electrical short in the engine. The fire quickly spread through the vessel  and could not be contained by the crew.

The QNa 91917-TS sent out a distress call with Vietnamese authorities responding. Authorities reached out to nearby fishing vessels to assist.  The Ng 95454-TS, QNg 95179-TS, QNa 91234-TS, and PY 90779-TS responded and proceeded to the aid of the QNa 91917-TS. Before the fishing vessels could reached the stricken QNa 91917-TS, all 52 crew members were forced to abandon ship into life rafts before the vessel succumbed from the fire and sank.  The 52 crew were rescued by the fishing vessels a short time later.  The crew were later transferred to a Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel which proceeded to Song Tu Tay Island.

 

Adirondac

Adirondac

Adirondac
Photo: wgna.com

On the early morning of December 8, the 115 foot long passenger vessel Adirondac caught fire while berthed on Lake George, New York. Witnesses alerted the local fire department that the excursion vessel had caught fire.  Flames quickly engulfed the superstructure whipped up by winds off the lake.  Local fire fighters, assisted by additional teams from nearby communities, fought frigid temperatures but were able to successfully extinguish the blaze a short time later. Large section of the upper deck and wheelhouse were heavily damaged by the flames.  Authorities report the area around the vessel was surrounded by pollutants and efforts to minimize the environmental damage. There were no reports of injuries.

The Adirondiac had been scheduled to sail on voyages through December and January 1.  Reports state that the vessel would be dismantled onsite.  The local fire department has launched an investigation into the incident.

The Adirondiac was launched in 2004 and can hold up to 400 passengers.

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel
Photo: ommcomnews.com

On the early morning of November 30, the 229 meter long, 82122 dwt bulk carrier Eco Colonel (IMO: 9602356) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at the port of Paradip, India. The Eco Colonel was loading 30,000 metric tonnes of coal bound for Krishnapatnam when smoke could be seen from the hold of the bulk carrier. A fire had started in the hold while coal was being transferred  by a conveyor belt.  The local fire brigade was called out to assist.  Fire fighters unloaded the affected coal and sprayed water to douse the blaze. Two hours later the fire was extinguished.  Some machinery and the boom conveyor sustained damage from the incident. No reports of injuries to the crew, dock workers or fire fighters.

Initial reports state the fire may have been started by insufficient watering the cargo prior to loading or the lack of ventilation in cargo holds or stockpiles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.