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Tog Mor

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

On September 8, the 111 meter long, 20627 dwt pipe laying barge Tog Mor (IMO: 8759152) ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Coatzacoalcos River near Allende, Veracruz, Mexico. The Tog Mor was laying a gas pipeline when strong winds and high waves caused the barge to run aground.  Multiple tugboats attempted to pull the Tog Mor free, but all their efforts failed. Authorities dispatched multiple helicopters to the scene to evacuate some 128 of the 135 crew off the barge. No reports of injuries.

Seven crew remained on board to assist in refloating operations. No details reported if there was any damage or pollution released.

Frijsenborg

Frijsenborg

FRIJSENBORG

On December 24, 2021, the 179 meter long 9100 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Frijsenborg caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 450 miles off Baja California Sur, Mexico.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel sustained damage to the engine and became disabled. The vessel requested assistance and a tug was dispatched from San Diego to take the Frijsenborg under tow. No reports of injuries.

Titan II

Titan II

Titan II
Photo: elimparcial.com

The 139 meter long, 3343 dwt heavy lift vessel Titan II caught fire while moored some 500 meters off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. The Titan II had been idle for over 2 years when smoke was spotted rising from the deck. Reports state the vessel had been vandalized by several people who boarded the vessel stealing pieces of iron off the vessel.  No reports of any crew person on board the vessel at the time.  No details reported if any local authorities responded to the fire or if any pollution was released.