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Titan II

Titan II

Titan II
Photo: elimparcial.com

The 139 meter long, 3343 dwt heavy lift vessel Titan II caught fire while moored some 500 meters off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. The Titan II had been idle for over 2 years when smoke was spotted rising from the deck. Reports state the vessel had been vandalized by several people who boarded the vessel stealing pieces of iron off the vessel.  No reports of any crew person on board the vessel at the time.  No details reported if any local authorities responded to the fire or if any pollution was released.

Papenburg

Papenburg

Papenburg
Photo: forum-schiff.de

The 104 meter long heavy lift carrier Papenburg became disabled on the Ems River. The Papenburg had suffered engine failure while en route to Papenburg from Rostock.  The vessel was able to make  an emergency anchoring to avoid going aground. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Papenburg to Emden.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Palabora Allision

Palabora Allision

The 133 meter long, 10000 dwt heavy-lift vessel Palabora struck the lock wall in the Kiel Canal near Holtenau, Germany.  The Palabora had suffered engine failure before alliding with the lock.  The Palabora was inspected and was allowed to proceed to Hamburg.  The lock was closed for an hour to assess any damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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