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Adriana M

Adriana M

Adriana M
Photo: eluniversal.com.mx

The fishing vessel Adriana M caught fire south of Chacahua Bay, Oaxaca, Mexico.  The fire started during the early morning hours and quickly spread through the vessel’s superstructure. The 24 crew on board the Adriana M sent out a distress call and shot flares before escaping into life rafts. As the fire consumed the tuna boat, the 183 meter long tanker Centenario headed to the scene.  The tanker rescued all 24 crew along with 2 dogs from the Adriana M. and proceeded to Salina Cruz.  The cause of the fire was not reported.  No reports of injuries.

Collision off Kobe

Collision off Kobe

On May 4, the 141 meter long, 11,913 dwt container ship SITC Osaka collided with the 338 meter long, 103,207 dwt container ship NYK Venus near Rokko Island, Kobe, Japan. The SITC Osaka was entering Kobe while the NYK Venus was leaving he harbor when the two vessels collided.  Initial reports stated the NYK Venus did not sustain significant damage and was allowed to continue on its voyage. The SITC Osaka sustained damage to its port stern section above the waterline.

On May 10, still berthed in Kobe unloading containers, a fire broke out among one of the damage containers on the stern section of the SITC Osaka.  Authorities dispatched fire fighting crews to the scene along with fire boats.  The fire burnt several containers, but there were no reports of injuries.

 

 

Kuala Mas

Kuala Mas

Kuala Mas
Photo: beritasatu.com

On April 27, the 116 meter long container ship Kuala Mas caught fire near Nirwana Island, Kepulauan Seribu, Teluk Jakarta, Indonesia. The Kuala Mas has departed from Jakarta with 18 crew bound for Malahayati, Banda Aceh with 45 containers. An electrical short in the engine room ignited the blaze which quickly spread into additional compartments.  The 18 crew on board weren’t able to extinguish the fire and requested assistance.  Authorities dispatched several vessels to the scene and began a joint fire fighting effort through the superstructure.  The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the Kuala Mas sustained significant damage.  No reports of injuries to the 18 crew on board.