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Alliance Norfolk

Alliance Norfolk

The 200 meter long, 21500 dwt vehicle carrier Alliance Norfolk caught fire off Piraeus, Greece.   The vessel had dropped anchor waiting for inspection when the fire broke out on one of the vehicle decks.  Several fire boats along with the Greek Coast Guard assisted the crew in extinguishing the blaze.   No reports of injuries to the 28 people on board the car carrier.   No details provided to the extent of damage to the cargo or vessel.   The Alliance Norfolk was en route to Saudi Arabia from Jacksonville, Florida with a consignment of cars.

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Baska

Baska

The 96 meter long, 2848 dwt freighter Baska became disabled in the Aegean Sea near Paros Island, Greece.   The freighter went adrift after suffering an engine failure while en route to Piraeus from Iskenderun.   A nearby tug took the vessel under tow.  No further details reported.

Alfa I

Alfa I

The 81 meter long, 2519 dwt tanker Alfa I capsized and sank in Eleusis Bay while en route to Eleusina from Piraeus.  The vessel was sailing with 1800 tons of fuel oil and 235 tons of diesel fuel when an alarm was sounded that the vessel was sinking.  Ten of the 11 crew on board were rescued with one crewman later hospitalized.  The master was on the bridge of the Alfa I and perished when the vessel capsized.  Early reports believe the Alfa I struck a shipwreck which caused the tanker to sink.  Authorities have stated that Eleusis Bay has over 20 record shipwrecks which are clearly marked.   No water pollution has been spotted, but authorities have placed booms around the wreck site to contain any oil that may be released.

Video of wrecks of Eleusis Bay

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