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Torea

Torea

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The 24 meter long fishing vessel Torea went aground in Foveaux Strait near Ruapuke Island, New Zealand.  The fishing vessel was carrying 23 passengers when it struck a rock off Green Island holing the hull and allowing water ingress.   The master of the vessel steered the Torea into the shallows at Ruapuke Island.   The vessel contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.   Two Coast Guard vessels, three helicopters and five fishing vessels responded to the call.  The passengers were transferred to the Coast Guard vessel along with a local pilot boat and taken back to Bluff, New Zealand.  No reports of injuries.  Maritime New Zealand has launched an investigation into the incident.

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San Nikunau

San Nikunau

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The 80 meter long, 2080 dwt fishing vessel San Nikunau caught fire while berthed at Auckland, New Zealand.  The blaze was ignited by a welding spark in the engine room.   Local firefighters arrived on scene and were able to contain the blaze within an hour.  Reports state the vessel suffered only minor damage.   No reports of injuries to the 40 crew on board at the time.

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Lucy Oldendorff

Lucy Oldendorff

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The 180 meter long, 32491 dwt bulk freighter Lucy Oldendorff caught fire near Tauranga, New Zealand.   The fire started in the vessel’s cargo of palm kernels while it was en route to Tauranga from Pasir Gudang Malaysia.    The fire was extinguished when the crew sealed the hold and filled it with carbon-dioxide gas.   When the vessel arrived in Tauranga, the crew reported smoke appearing from the hold.   The local fire brigade was called to the scene.   Using breathing apparatus, the firefighters removed smoldering palm kernels from the hold and doused them with water.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities suspect the fire was started from a fumigation canister that was placed into the hold.

 

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