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Widor

Widor

WIDOR

The 83 meter long, 3417 dwt freighter Widor allided with the south quay at Brake, Germany.  The Widor was attempting to do a mooring manuevuer when it suffered a power blackout.   The vessel’s generator had failed and the vessel was unable to stop.   The crew attempted to stop the ship with an emergency anchoring, but it struck the quay.   Reports state the damage to shore facilities was several thousand Euros.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Widor had arrived from Arhus and was allowed to proceed on to its destination at St. Petersburg after authorities had finished conducting an investigation.

 

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Emilio Mitre Canal Collision

Emilio Mitre Canal Collision

THISSEAS

The 225 meter long, 75200 dwt bulk freighter Thisseas  and the 89 meter long, 2950 dwt freighter Plata Feeder collided on the Emilio Mitre Cana near Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The Thisseas was heading down the canal after loading cargo at Renova when it collided with the Plata Feeder.   Both vessels suffered only minor damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Both vessels proceeded to anchorage off Buenos Aires to be inspected.

PLATA_FEEDER

 

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Steamer

Steamer

STEAMER

The 81 meter long, 2560 dwt freighter Steamer caught fire while at anchor in the Black Sea off Burgas, Bulgaria.   The Steamer was waiting to take on a cargo of scrap when a fire broke out in the crew quarters.   The crew requested assistance with two patrols dispatched to the scene.  One vessel began to douse the fire while the other, with the assistance of a Coast Guard cutter, safely evacutated the crew.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the fire may have been caused by an electrical short.  No details on damage or if fire was extinguished.

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