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Perla

Perla

Perla
Photo: visir.is

The 48 meter long dredger Perla sank just one hour after being launched from a drydock at Reykjavik, Iceland. The Perla was launched this morning and quickly developed a list to starboard.  The crew alerted local firefighters who broke pumps, but the flooding could not be brought under control.  The two crew on the Perla were evacuated and  the dredger went down by the bow off a quay leaving a small sheen on the surface. Booms were placed around the sunken hull to control any pollution released. Reports state some 12000 litres of diesel fuel was on board at the time.

Perla
Photo: mbl.is

Authorities reported that the flooding was caused by a mistake at the shipyard.  The shutters in the hull had not been closed when the vessel had been launched.

The Perla will be refloated on the following low tide when pumps can empty the holds of water.  The dredger was engaged in the dredging of the harbor at Reykjavik.

 

Soley Sigurjons

Soley Sigurjons

Soley Sigurjons
Photo: fleetmon

The 42 meter long, 515 gt fishing vessel Soley Sigurjons caught fire while fishing near Akureyri, Iceland. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while fishing off northern Iceland. The crew sealed the engine room and activated the fire suppression system.  The fire was extinguished, but the engine room was badly damaged.  Disabled, the Soley Sigurjons required assistance with a MRCC helicopter dispatched to the scene. A nearby fishing vessel came to her aid to help hoist her nets.  The Soley Sigurjons was taken under tow back to Akureyi. No reports of injuries.