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Victoria

Victoria

Victoria
Photo: mediatv.nl

On November 7, the 70 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Victoria (MMSI:244670356) caught fire on the North Sea in the Prinses Arianehaven port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s wheelhouse with the crew attempting to extinguish the blaze.  One crew member was injured fighting the blaze.  A fireboat along with a KNRM lifeboat came to the aide of the tanker-barge. The crew were safely evacuated off the vessel and taken to a nearby quay. The injured crew member was taken to hospital for treatment. Firefighters would later be transferred to the Victoria where they quickly extinguished the blaze.

The tanker-barge was later berthed at a nearby quay. Damaged to the Victoria and the cause of the blaze has yet to be disclosed. No reports of pollution released.

 

MSC Kyparissia

MSC Kyparissia

MSC Kyparissia
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On the afternoon of November 7, the 255 meter long, 68129 dwt container ship MSC Kyparissia (IMO: 9618599) caught fire in the Johor Strait while berth at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia. Reports state the fire started in the under-hatch section of Block 5 while the crew were unloading containers. One crew member was killed and another 3 sustained injuries.  Another 2 dock workers were also killed from the fire. The injured crew were taken to hospital for treatment.

The local fire brigade deployed nine firefighters, one firetruck, a multi-purpose vehicle, and two tugs to combat the blaze.  Reports state the blaze was later brought under control, but fire fighters remain on site in case of reignition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The extent of damage to the MSC Kyparissia has not been disclosed.

Carrabassett

Carrabassett

Carrabassett
Photo: wgxa.tv

On the morning of October 30, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Carrabassett (MMSI: 368154980) caught fire in Buzzards Bay while berthed at Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Reports state the fire was started by welders working in the bow of the vessel. The workers attempted to put out the flames using a fire extinguisher without success. The local fire fighters were called out and were able to bring the blaze under control an hour later.

The extent of damage to the vessel’s bow was not disclosed, but there is some speculation the Carrabassett is a total loss. No reports of injuries.