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Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise
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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
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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.

 

Mariandl

Mariandl

Mariandl
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On the afternoon of December 19, the 32 meter long passenger ship Mariandl (MMSI: 203999407) caught fire on the Danube River at the 1999 kilometer marker near the city of Krems an der Donau, Austria. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s engine room while on an excursion voyage.  The vessel alerted local authorities who dispatched firefighters and fireboats from Krems, Palt, Theiß and Traismauer to assist. The crew was able to berth the Mariandl at Krems where it was met by firefighters. While the crew used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, firefighters boarded the vessel and finally extinguish the fire.

No reports of injuries to the crew or 25 passengers on board. Reports state the passengers continued on their excursion by tour bus.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The Mariandl was built in 1954.