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Seadream 1

Seadream 1

Seadream 1
Photo: Italian Coast Guard

On September 1, the 105 meter long passenger ship Seadream 1 caught fire in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Palinuro near Naples, Italy. The fire started in the cruise ship’s engine room causing a power blackout and leaving the vessel adrift. Authorities were alerted and multiple patrol boats along with a ferry were diverted to the scene. All 105 passengers and a large number of the 61 crew were evacuated safely. No reports of injuries. The Seadream 1 was later taken under tow to Partenopeo by tugs. No reports of pollution released.

Derin

Derin

Derin
Photo: corriere.it

On August 4, the 116 meter long cargo vessel Derin caught fire while berthed at Chioggia, Italy. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room releasing a dense column of black smoke. Local firefighters were alerted and entered the cargo vessel. The firefighters found one crewman unconscious in the engine room. The crewman was taken to hospital and reported to have recovered. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but one firefighter suffered from heat stroke. No reports of pollution released. An investigation found nine crew were also intoxicated at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Masaccio

Masaccio

Masaccio
Photo: gazzettadelsud.it

On June 16, the 31 meter long, 21 dwt high-speed ferry Masaccio allided with a pier at Stromboli, Italy. The Masaccio was approaching the pier when strong winds caused the vessel to slam against the pier damaging one of the starboard hydrofoils wings. The bow of the ferry swung under the pier and became wedged underneath causing the Masaccio to partially sink. The 117 passengers and six crew were able to evacuate the vessel assisted by local islanders.Reports state many passengers were frightened by the incident, but no reports of injuries. Reports state the fuel was removed from the Masaccio and that refloating operations had already begun. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.