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Bram Force

Bram Force

Bram Force
Photo: radioaurora.com.br

On the evening of January 8, the 93 meter long, 4864 dwt service vessel Bram Force (IMO: 9788409) caught fire in the South Atlantic offshore near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Bram Force was operating in the Campos Basin near the P-37 platform when a fire broke out in the engine room. Unable to extinguish the blaze, the crew of the Bram Force were safely evacuated by a nearby Maersk vessel. Authorities dispatched multiple tugs to No reports of injuries.

Brazilian authorities stated that it took nearly 12 hours for the fire to be extinguished. The Bram Force was taken under tow and proceeded to Port of Açu where it will be inspected and repaired. Authorities have stated they launched an investigation into the incident.

Vessel aground off Kjerringvåg

Vessel aground off Kjerringvåg

Photo: hitra-froya.no
Photo: hitra-froya.no

A service vessel went aground near the approach to the harbor at Kjerringvåg, Norway.  The vessel had run up onto a shoal near the harbor.  Reports state that conditions with minimal visibility while the harbor lantern had not been working at the time of the grounding.  The service vessel waited until the next high tide to avoid damaging its propeller.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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