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Langeland

Langeland

Langeland
Photo: laprovincia.es

On December 9, the 90 meter long, 5214 dwt bulk carrier Langeland (IMO: 9968243) caught fire while berthed at the port of Arinaga, Gran Canaria, Spain. The Langeland was loading a cargo of scrap metal when a fire broke out in the cargo hold. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze by closing the cargo hatches and deploy the vessel’s fire suppression system, but the fire had burned the wires controlling the hatches. Local fire brigade was called and was able to douse the flames within a few hours. Foam was also used to prevent any further re-ignition.

There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.  The extent of damage to the Langeland was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Algeciras

Collision off Algeciras

Gloria Maris
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

On the morning of December 3, the 274 meter long, 156620 dwt tanker Gloria Maris (IMO:9899997) collided with the 400 meter long, 229039 dwt container ship HMM St Petersburg (IMO: 9868364) in the Strait of Gibraltar some 9 nautical miles off Algeciras, Spain. The Gloria Maris departed from Cartagena with 25 crew in ballast struck the HMM St Petersburg which was headed to Algeciras with 24 crew on board. The bow of the Gloria Maris sustained hull damage while the HMM St Petersburg port side hull was holed, but there were no injuries or pollution released.

Authorities have detained both vessel until they could be inspected for seaworthiness and an investigation could be done into the incident.

 

El Cañavera

El Cañavera

El Cañavera
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

On November 25, the 17 meter long fishing vessel El Cañavera (MMSI: 224132650) sank in the Bay of Biscay some 1.3 miles off Punta Candelaria, Spain. The fishing vessel alerted authorities it was in distress from uncontrolled water ingress. Reports state the crew of the El Cañavera had abandoned ship into the vessel’s life raft as the vessel sank by the stern.

The Salvamento Marítimo dispatched a helicopter along with multiple vessels to the scene. Fortunately, the nearby 18 meter long fishing vessel Brisas de Cedeira (MMSI: 224015930) assisted and rescued the 4 crew from the life raft. The Brisas de Cedeira proceeded to Cedeira. No reports of injuries.