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Alaska

Alaska

Alaska
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On the afternoon of November 24, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Alaska (MMSI: 205384190) caught fire on the Nieuwe Merwede at Werkendam, Netherlands. The Alaska had been berthed at a shipyard when a fire was started by workers on the aft of the vessel.  The fire quickly spread into the interior resulting in dense smoke. The local fire brigade, fire boats and a KNRM lifeboat responded to the blaze. Reports state the fire was quickly got under control.  The extent of damage was not disclosed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

DN97

DN97

DN97

On the evening of November 20, the 17 meter long tender DN97 (MMSI: 205654000) collided with a barge (name not disclosed) in Terneuzen, Netherlands. Reports state the tender sustained significant damage inside the vessel. The tender was taken under tow by the 10 meter long tug Hendrik 7 (MMSI: 244690858) the following day. The vessels proceeded to Zelzate where the DN97 would be repaired. Damage to the barge or any injuries was not disclosed.  No further details reported.

Hendrik 7

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

On the afternoon of November 15, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Emerald Luna (MMSI: 255803840) caught fire Nieuwe Havenweg in Arnhem, Netherlands. The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade. While the fire fighters attempted to bring the blaze under control, the passengers and crew were evacuated off the vessel. Additionally, the passengers and crew from the 4 vessels moored nearby were evacuated as a precaution.

Reports state the fire was quickly contained and that passengers and crew were allowed to reboard the Emerald Luna later the same day.  There were no injuries or pollution released.  The extent of damage from the fire was not disclosed.