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Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher
Photo: Instagram

On the afternoon of October 18, the 138 meter long, 12634 dwt cargo vessel Sloman Dispatcher (IMO: 9620657) caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea while berthed in the port of Escombreras in Cartagena, Spain.  Reports state 2 separate fires started on board the cargo vessel. One of the fires started on deck when sparks ignited tarpaulins covering cargo. The other fire started inside the vessel’s hold

The local fire brigade was alerted who arrived to find the crew engaged trying to contain the fires. The firefighters combined their efforts with the crew and had the fire extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries. Damage to the vessel was reported to be minimal.

Sofular 1

Sofular 1

Solfular 1

On the afternoon of October 10, the 89 meter long, 4670 dwt cargo vessel Sofular 1 (IMO: 9540601) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea some 20 nautical miles off Port-la-Nouvelle, France. The Sofular 1 departed from Sulina with a cargo of fertilizer when it suffered gearbox failure and went adrift.  After the crew was unable to repair the damage, the vessel alerted authorities and requested assistance. French authorities dispatched the 91 meter long tug Abeille Méditerranée (IMO: 9417749) to the aid of the Sofular 1. The tug arrived in the evening and took the cargo vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Port-la-Nouvelle arriving the morning of October 11.  There the Sofular 1 dropped anchor to await repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Abeille Méditerranée

 

 

Tia Cinta

Tia Cinta

Tia Cinta
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On morning of October 7, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Tia Cinta (MMSI: 224106880) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nuatical miles east of Palamós, Spain. The trawler had suffered mechanical failure and went adrift.  The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó dispatching the 20 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Sirius (MMSI: 224003410) to assist. The Salvamar Sirius arrived on site and took the Tia Cinta under tow.  Both vessels arrived in Palamós safely.  No reports of injuries to the 5 crew members on board, damage or pollution released.