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Lutece

Lutece

Lutece
Photo: dordtcentraal.nl

On the morning of January 13, a fire broke out on the 74 meter long self-propelled barge Lutece (MMSI: 226007760) on the Oude Maas River at Dordrecht, Netherlands. The Lutece had been moored at Keizershof when smoke could be seen coming from the vessel. The local fire brigade along with the KNRM were alerted and found insulation material on the Lutece had caught fire. Authorities were quickly able to extinguish the blaze.  Fortunately, the fire did not spread to other vessels moored next to the Lutece. No reports of injuries.

At the time of the fire, there were no crew onboard the Lutece. No reports if this incident will be investigated by authorities.

Hermes

Hermes

Hermes

On the evening of January 14, the 73 meter long self-propelled container barge Hermes (MMSI: 205490990) caught fire on the Ghent Ringvaart near Merelbeke, Belgium.  Reports state a boiler caught fire and released dense smoke. Local authorities and fire fighters were alerted and arrived on scene to find the blaze already extinguished. The fire fighters helped ventilate the vessel and stood down an hour later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Avax

Avax

Avax
Photo: East Cork Rapid Response

On the morning of January 11, a fire broke out on the 225 meter long, 75399 dwt bulk carrier Avax (IMO: 928312) in the Irish Sea while berthed at Ringaskiddy, Ireland. Reports state the fire started by a fault with a piece of cargo handling equipment. The local fire brigades from Carrigaline and Crosshaven were able to contain the blaze. No reports of injuries. No details to extent of damage to the cargo or to the bulk carrier. The Avax had arrived at Ringaskiddy from Liverpool on January 6.