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Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the morning of December 29, the 13 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Monteveo caught fire in the Bay of Biscay some 8 miles from Playa Franca Rivadeva, Spain. The four crew on the Nuevo Monteveo abandoned ship into a life raft as the fire swept through the fishing vessel.  Fortunately, all were rescued by the nearby 9 meter long fishing vessel Eva Dos (MMSI: 224224340) who transported them to San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain. An ambulance was waiting for the crew, but the crew were reported to be in good condition with only sustaining minor bruises.

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: coperibadesella.com

The Salvamento Maritimó would dispatched the 15 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Castor (MMSI: 224007650) to assist in fighting the fire on the Nuevo Monteveo.  The fire would be extinguished a short time later.

The Nuevo Monteveo sustained severe damage from the blaze with much of the superstructure gutted.  No further details reported.

 

 

Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise
Photo: tbsnews.net

On the morning of December 27, the 30 meter long (approx length) passenger ship Atlantic Cruise caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at Nuniachhara, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The fire started in the  engine room as the Atlantic Cruise was attempting to dock at the jetty to take on passengers for a voyage to Saint Martin.  The fire quickly spread though the vessel with parts of the superstructure gutted. The local fire brigade assisted by the Bangladesh Navy attempted to extinguish the blaze. Reports stated even after several hours, the fire had not been contained.

There were no tourists on board during the incident. Approximately 200 tourists were waiting to board the vessel before the fire started.  Unfortunately, a crew member was found dead.  Reports state the crew member had been asleep in a cabin when the fire broke out and was unable to escape the flames.

Authorities have stated the incident under investigation.

Fire off Busan

Fire off Busan

Fire off Busan
Photo: ichannela.com

On the morning of December 23, an 55 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Sea of Japan some 20 kilometers southeast of Songjeong-dong, Busan, South Korea. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room and could not be contained. The vessel requested assistance with the South Korean Coast Guard responding.  Reports state that all 8 crew were rescued off the fishing vessel by the Coast Guard. The fishing vessel was last reported as completely gutted by the fire and was a total loss.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.  No details disclosed if any of the 8 crew on the fishing vessel sustained any injuries from the incident.