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CCNI Arauco

CCNI Arauco

CCNI Arauco
Photo: mopo.de

On September 1, the 300 meter long, 112,588 dwt container ship CCNI Arauco caught fire while berthed in Hamburg, Germany. The fire started while welding work on a container in the aft cargo hold. The welding caused a deflagration where the container caught fire. The flames then spread through the lower decks. A large plume of smoke reaching over 50 meters high could be seen from the aft hold of the CCNI Arauco. Some 300 fire fighters along with several fire boats arrived on scene. Initial attempts to douse the flames using carbon dioxide were unsuccessful.

CCNI Arauco
Photo: mopo.de

The fire continued to burn the following day. Some 5,000 cubic meters of water was pumped into the vessel, but the use of water was halted when concerns over the  stability of the boxship. The next day, firefighters used foam to final extinguish the blaze. Reports state the fire was so hot that many containers had partially melted or deformed. Three persons on board suffered minor injuries and were later taken to hospital.

Chaves

Chaves

Chaves
Photo: bild.de

The 90 meter long cargo vessel Chaves suffered damage while berthed at Hamburg, Germany. The Chaves suffered water ingress near the bow and developed a starboard list.  A witness notified authorities the vessel was in danger as the crew on board were asleep at the time. The vessel was secured  with additional mooring lines until it could be taken to a shipyard for repairs. Reports state the vessel was able to depart the following day for Antwerp. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Lütte Deern

Lütte Deern

Lütte Deern
Photo: hafen-hamburg.de

The 15 meter long launch Lütte Deern allided with the 42 meter long passenger ship Schaarhörn on the Elbe off Steinwerder, Germany. The Lütte Deern had suffered a technical fault while on a scenic tour and struck the moored passenger vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The passengers on board the Lütte Deern were transferred to another launch to continue on their voyage.