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Raviprakash

Raviprakash

Raviprakash
Photo: daijworld.com

On February 19, the fishing vessel Raviprakash caught fire on the Arabian Sea at its berth in Baputhota Harbour, India. Bystanders noticed the fire and alerted the local fire brigade who quickly responded to the scene. Fire fighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already consumed the fishing vessel. Fortunately, the fire was not able to spread to the 30 other vessels docked nearby.  No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.

The Raviprakash and the fishing equipment on board was estimated to be a total loss of 1.5 million Rupees.

La Dame de Coeur

La Dame de Coeur

La Dame de Coeur
Photo: sudouest.fr

On the night of February 12, the 11 meter long fishing vessel La Dame de Coeur (MMSI: 9129898) sank in the Bay of Biscay at its berth at Royan, France. The vessel had sprung a leak a few days before and started to list before it sank. Authorities placed booms around the sunken vessel while it dewatered and raised it later the same day.

La Dame de Coeur
Photo: sudouest.fr

Reports state the vessel had been in poor shape for several years. The vessel had been moored against the quay to avoid further damage to the port. There has been no statement if the vessel would be salvaged and all indications point to the La Dame de Coeur to be scrapped.

Havbris

Havbris

Havbris
Photo: NSSR

On the early morning of February 13, the 14 meter long fishing vessel Havbris (MMSI: 257253620) ran aground in the Magerøy Sound near Honningsvåg, Norway. The fishing vessel found itself high and dry on the rocky coast with the outgoing tide.  Fortunately, the two crew on board the Havbris  would be rescued by the 115 meter long passenger ship Havila Polaris (IMO: 9946910) and the NSSR lifeboat Odin. Reports state the Odin would assist salvaging the Havbris  on the next rising tide.  No reports of injuries.