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Fishing Vessel Burned at Nizampatnam

Fishing Vessel Burned at Nizampatnam

On the morning of January 3, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal while berthed at Nizampathnam Harbour, Bapatla, India. The vessel was preparing to leave port with 8 crew members on board when a fire started after an electrical short. Crew members on board were unable to contain the blaze as it spread through out the vessel. The crew threw were able to throw overboard a gas cylinder preventing an explosion.

The fire would eventually destroy the entire vessel including all the diesel fuel, fishing equipment and supplies. Reports state that one crew member sustained burns from the incident.

The local authorities were notified of the incident and have launched an investigation.

 

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel
Photo: ommcomnews.com

On the early morning of November 30, the 229 meter long, 82122 dwt bulk carrier Eco Colonel (IMO: 9602356) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at the port of Paradip, India. The Eco Colonel was loading 30,000 metric tonnes of coal bound for Krishnapatnam when smoke could be seen from the hold of the bulk carrier. A fire had started in the hold while coal was being transferred  by a conveyor belt.  The local fire brigade was called out to assist.  Fire fighters unloaded the affected coal and sprayed water to douse the blaze. Two hours later the fire was extinguished.  Some machinery and the boom conveyor sustained damage from the incident. No reports of injuries to the crew, dock workers or fire fighters.

Initial reports state the fire may have been started by insufficient watering the cargo prior to loading or the lack of ventilation in cargo holds or stockpiles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Fort Kochi

Collision off Fort Kochi

MSC Silver II
Photo: onmanorama.com

 

On the evening of October 1, the 185.5 meter long, 37548 dwt cargo vessel MSC Silver II (IMO: 9225249) collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea off Fort Kochi, India. The MSC Silver II had been alerted by other fishing vessels nearby that a fishing vessel was in their path.  The cargo vessel slowed down just before it  struck the Prathyasha.  Reports state some of crew on the Prathyasha jumped overboard as the cargo vessel brushed against their vessel. Fortunately, all the crew on the fishing vessel were unharmed.  However, the fishing vessel sustained damage along with many fishing nets were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or damage onboard the MSC Silver II.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. New reports state the main shipping channel was some 20 kilometers away from where the incident occurred. The reason why the MSC Silver II was proceeding in the area was not disclosed.