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Demiku on fire in the Seychelles

Demiku on fire in the Seychelles

Photo: Seychelles Ports Authority
Photo: Seychelles Ports Authority

The 79 meter long, 3450 dwt fishing vessel Demiku caught fire while docked at Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel had arrived in port to repair its nets when a fire broke out on the main deck.  The blaze quickly spread to the wheelhouse.  The local fire brigade was requested and were able to extinguish the fire a short time later. One crewman of the 32 on board suffered smoke inhalation and taken to hospital. Damage to the vessel was significant.  Reports state the Demiku’s cargo of 350 tons of tuna will be unloaded.  Officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

Costa Allegra

Costa Allegra

The 188 meter long, 6966 dwt cruise ship Costa Allegra became disabled in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the Seychelles.   The vessel had suffered a fire in the ship’s generators.  The crew was able to contain and extinguish the fire a few hours later.  No reports of injuries.   The damage was limited to the engine room with the vessel motors damaged.  The vessel sent out a distress call and requested two tugs from the Seychelles.   The ship’s communications were reported as still functioning.   Italian authorities have asked three commercial vessels and two fishing vessels to assist and were heading to the scene.  The Costa Allegra was en route to Mahe, Seychelles from Diego Suarez with 627 passengers and 413 crew on board.

The Costa Allegra is the oldest vessel in the Carnival fleet.   Built in 1969, the vessel has 410 cabins allowing up to 1,000 passengers.   The vessel was refitted in 2006.   Its sister vessel, the Costa Concordia, went aground six weeks ago with 30 lives lost.  Reports state the passenger bookings on Costa vessels were down 35 percent.   Read more about the Costa troubles at cruisemates.com.

View more information about the Costa Allegra on the Costa website

 

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