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Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma
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On April 25, the 62 meter long, 1563 dwt cargo vessel Lago Icalma allided with the barge Rano Aroi II in Hanga Roa Bay, Easter Island. The Lago Icalma was at anchor when the barge Rano Aroi II arrived on scene to begin lightering operations.  The barge struck the against the Lago Icalma breaching the hull and rupturing a fuel tank. Diesel fuel was released into the water.  Local authorities arrived on scene and placed booms around the hull, but some pollution washed ashore.  Reports state absorbent materials were used to collect most of the diesel fuel from the shoreline.   The crew of the Lago Icalma transferred fuel from the damaged tank and was able to seal the breach.  No reports of injuries.

Charley Wallace

Charley Wallace

Charley Wallace

On April 13, the 55 foot long towboat Charley Wallace sank on the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois. Reports state the towboat had over 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board when it completely sank on the river.  Authorities state a sheen can be seen above the wreck. The Coast Guard has dispatched an unit from Paducah to the scene. No reports of injuries. The incident is under investigation.

Ever Judger

Ever Judger

Ever Judger
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On March 31, the 229 meter long, 82000 dwt bulk carrier Ever Judger caught fire while anchored off Borneo near Balikpanan, Indonesia. The Ever Judger had completed loading some 70,000 tons of coal and was preparing to depart for Lumut. At the same time, a crew was working off a jetty near the Chevron Terminal.  The workers spotted a fuel oil spill in the water and attempted to clear up the spill by igniting it.  The oil slick quickly engulfed in flames reaching up to 6 feet above the water.  The burning slick drifted until it reached the port side of the Ever Judger.  Authorities dispatched tugs hoping to prevent the bulk carrier from catching fire while the 20 crew on the Ever Judger evacuated.  The tugs were only slightly effective as the port hull and superstructure sustained significant damage.

One crewman on the Ever Judger was injured by the flames requiring treatment. Reports state two fishermen perished from the fire and three more were reported as missing. Authorities have begun spraying the area with oil dispersants to breakup the pollution. Authorities have also launched an investigation into the source of the fuel oil spilled into the water. Reports state the fuel oil was not a product produced at the nearby terminal.