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Engine Room Fire

Engine Room Fire

Photo: haveeru.com.mv
Photo: haveeru.com.mv

A small coastal cargo vessel caught fire while loading cooking gas from Thilafushi, Maldives.  The fire started from a gas leak from one of the cylinders while being loaded.  The fire quickly consumed the engine room and spread to the cabin.   The local fire brigade was able to extinguish the blaze.  Four men were injured in the blaze with one badly burned and was taken to hospital in critical condition.  Damage was reported to be excess of 300,00 MVR.

Photo: haveeru.com.mv
Photo: haveeru.com.mv
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Auguste Schulte

Auguste Schulte

The 210 meter long, 34622 dwt container ship Auguste Schulte went aground on a reef near Male, Maldives.   The Auguste Schulte had arrived from Sri Lanka and was setting course to enter the harbour when it struck the reef.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Several tugs were able to refloat the Auguste Schulte a few hours later.  Reports state the vessel had attempted to enter the harbor before the pilot was on board.

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