The 122 meter long, 9032 dwt freighter FM Prosperity went aground at Pichilingue near Acapulco, Mexico. The vessel was leaving the port at Pichilingue with 4300 tons of rebar with a pilot on board. The pilot had made a navigation mistake causing the vessel to go aground a meters from the shore. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Initial attempts to refloat the FM Prosperity failed. A larger tug was requested and pulled the freighter free on the high tide.
The 278 meter long passenger cruise ship Carnival Triumph suffered a fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Mexico near the Yucatan Peninsula. The fire started in the vessel’s aft engine room. The crew activated the automated fire extinguishing systems which was able to contain and extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries to the 3,143 guest or 1,086 crew on board. Passengers were asked to stay in the public areas while being provided food and refreshments. The fire damaged the Triumph’s main engines disabling the vessel. The cruise ship is operating only on emergency power while the crew attempted to make repairs. A few hours later, the crew determined that the vessel would require a tow. The Coast Guard was notified of the situation with a tug dispatched to the scene. The tug will arrive and tow the Carnival Triumph to the port of Progreso, Mexico where passengers will be flown back to the United States. Carnival announced that all the passengers will receive some compensation, but it was not clear if it was credit for a future trip or a full refund.
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The 31 meter long, 366 dwt tug CMM Coatzacoalcos sank in the Coatzacoalcos Quaschnick River near Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. The tug was working on an underwater construction site when the tug suddenly sank. Three of the crew on board were rescued, but the master and chief engineer perished. Reports state the river conditions were difficult due to recent rainfall the previous days. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
