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Team Vestas Wind

Team Vestas Wind

Team Vestas Wind
Photo: volvooceanrace.com

The 66 foot long, one-design Volvo Ocean 65 sailboat Team Vestas Wind ran aground in the Indian Ocean on Cargados Carajos Shoals, Mauritius.  The vessel had struck the shoal at 15 knots destroying both rudders and causing water ingress into the stern. The nine crew on board abandoned ship and found shelter on a dry section of the reef.  The men were later recovered a few hours later by a small coast guard rescue vessel. The men were taken to the islet Íle du Sud, also known as St. Brandon, where they will be able to take a ferry to Mauritius.  The Team Vestas Wind had been sailing seven weeks into a nine-month offshore race covering some 38,739 miles. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the owners of the 6 million dollar vessel may see if salvage is possible, but it is more likely a total loss.

Hansa Brandenburg

Hansa Brandenburg

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On July 15, The 175 meter long, 23493 dwt container ship Hansa Brandenburg suffered a fire in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius.  The fire started after there was an explosion in one of the containers  and quickly spread to nearby containers.  The crew contacted the authorities and were rescued by the vessel Donau Trader.  All 17 crew were safely rescued and were taken to Port Louis, Mauritius.  With no one attempting to extinguish the fire, the blaze continue to grow and engulfed the vessel’s superstructure.  Mauritian Authorities and Coast Guard are monitoring the situation and coordinating the situation.  The Hansa Brandenburg had been en route to Durban from Singapore.

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Reports state the crew did not attempt to extinguish  the fire before abandoning ship.  The vessel was last reported still burning and adrift

 

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Wisdom

Wisdom

The 169 meter long, 27350 dwt tanker Wisdom became disabled near Belle Mare, Mauritus.  The Wisdom had suffered engine damage and attempts to make repairs by the crew failed.   Authorities dispatched a tug to the scene and take the tanker under tow to the safety of Port Louis.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Wisdom was en route to Port Klang from Durban.

 

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