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Frio Petropavlovsk

Frio Petropavlovsk

Frio Petropavlovsk
Photo: telegraaf.nl

The 134 meter long, 6715 dwt reefer Frio Petropavlovsk struck a pier at IJmuiden, Netherlands. The reefer was approaching when it suffered engine failure and struck the pier. No reports of injuries. Two tugs were dispatched and help pull the reefer away from the pier. Reports state the vessel remains moored and being monitored for damage and pollution.

Baroasaa

Baroasaa

Baroasaa
Photo: sun.mv

The 84 meter long, 2187 dwt reefer Baroasaa caught fire in the Indian Ocean near Thilafushi, Maldives. The blaze quickly consumed the superstructure forcing 18 of the 19 crew to evacuate the vessel. One crewman was reported missing and presumed to have burned to death in the incident. Authorities were unable to board the Baroasaa and no fire fighting efforts were undertaken. No further details reported.

Green Klipper

Green Klipper

Green Klipper
Photo: wiadomosci.gazeta.pl

The 108 meter long, 5754 dwt reefer Green Klipper caught fire while berthed in a repair yard in Szczecin, Poland. The fire started in the vessel’s cargo hold. The blaze released a large plume of smoke due to the amount of foam within the hold. Seven fire brigades responded to the scene along with fireboats.  Their efforts were able to bring the fire under control after several hours. No reports of injuries. The amount of damage to the hold was not reported.