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Bedevi Reis

Bedevi Reis

Bedevi reis
Photo: tgrthaber.com

On the afternoon of February 8, the 50 meter long fishing vessel Bedevi Reis (MMSI: 271072104) caught fire on the Black Sea while moored in the port at Rumeli Feneri, Turkey. Authorities were alerted after smoke was spotted coming from the vessel.

Local fire brigade supported by the KEGM rescue vessel KEGM-5 arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze in 2 hours.  Reports state the fire released out dense smoke and that 2 fishermen were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

While the fishing vessel did sustain damage from the incident, the amount of damage to the Bedevi Reis has not been reported.  Some accounts state the fire was caused by ignition of foam stored on the vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Musse

Musse

 

Musse SK961
Photo: skagensavis.dk

On the evening of February 3, the 18 meter long fishing vessel Musse SK961 (MMSI: 219028081) caught fire in the Kattegat 18 miles east of Skagen, Denmark. Authorities received an alert the vessel was on fire and launched a search and rescue operation. Both a rescue lifeboat and helicopter were deployed and arrived on scene to find the Musse unmanned and engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the one person on the Musse had already been rescued by a nearby vessel. The 16.5 meter long, 36 gt lifeboat Lars Kruse (IMO: 9217515) would later arrive on scene and use its fire fighting equipment to contain the blaze. The Musse would later drift into Swedish waters where Swedish rescue service took over fire fighting efforts. After many hours, the fire appeared to be extinguished.

While the fishing vessel was gutted by the fire, it was still afloat. Reports state the Musse was still afloat and towed back to Skagen where the fire reignited spewing out smoke. The fire fighters boarded the vessel and completely extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.

 

Agorreta

Agorreta

Agorreta
Photo: g24.gal

On the evening February 1, a fire broke out on the 25 meter long, 238 gt fishing vessel Agorreta (ISO: 8874457) in the Bay of Biscay while berthed at Burela, Spain. The fire started in the galley while there was no one on board.  Fortunately, a witness spotted smoke coming from the fishing vessel and alerted local authorities. Nearby workers attempted to contain the blaze until the local fire brigade arrived on site. Fire fighters eventually extinguished the blaze several hours later. The Agorreta had sustained significant fire damage to the fish hold, bridge, kitchen and crew cabin.  However, the engine room and and much of the rig were saved.  The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the affected area is where paints, plastics and diesel fuel were stored. There were no reports of injuries.