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L’Horitzó

L’Horitzó

L'Horitzó
Photo: twitter

The 26 meter long, 139 gt trimaran fishing vessel L’Horitzó caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near the entrance to the Ebro River, Spain.  Reports state the fire started in the vessel’s engine room. The 6 crew on board requested assistance with several nearby vessels responding. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene to assist.  Reports state the fire was brought under control, but the L’Horitzó was disabled. The Fishing vessel Titaro II took the L’Horitzó under tow back to port. No reports of injuries.

L'Horitzó
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Nabil J

Nabil J

Nabil J
Photo: saidaonline.com

On April 23, the 77 meter long, 1426 dwt cargo vessel Nabil J ran aground  just outside the port of Saida, Sidon, Lebanon. The Nabil J had arrived from Iskenderun and had dropped anchor at the anchorage off Sidon on April 11.  The vessel remained moored until April 23 when the anchor chain snapped. Pushed by strong winds, the Nabil J was blown ashore. The cargo vessel landed parallel a few meters off the rocky breakwater at Sidon. Reports state the vessel had been pounded by the surf, but no reports of injuries.

Reports state authorities have requested tugs to help pull the Nabil J off the beach. There is some concern that the cargo vessel will suffer hull damage and release fuel oil into the water damaging the nearby fisheries and beaches.

Usichem

Usichem

On April 19, the 119 meter long, 7124 dwt tanker Usichem caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Rhodes, Greece. The Usichem was headed to Sudan from Turkey with 5900 tonnes of sunflower oil when a fire broke out in the engine room. The vessel’s crew quickly responded and were able to extinguish the blaze. However, the fire had damaged the engine and the tanker went adrift.

The Usichem contacted the Greek Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter, lifeboat and patrol vessel to the scene. Rescuers stood by and monitored the situation as a tug was requested to take the tanker under tow.  The following day, a tug arrived and proceeded to take the Usichem under tow. Both vessels arrived in Rhodes a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.