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Bourbon Tampen

Bourbon Tampen

The 89 meter long, 4345 dwt supply vessel Bourbon Tampen caught fire near Florø, Norway.  The supply vessel was berthed at a quay when a fire ignited in the engine room.   The engine room was quickly engulfed in smoke as the crew attempted to extinguish the fire using the CO2 system.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene as the crew contained the fire.   No reports of injuries to the 15 crew on board.   Damage was limited just to the engine room.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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EN ONE

EN ONE

photo: R.Eswarraj

The supply vessel En-One  ran aground on the Gurupur river at Mangalore, India.  The vessel had just been launched from the Bharati Shipyard when it stranded on a sandbank.  No reports of injuries or damage.  The water level on the river was low at the time of the grounding.   Reports state the channel require dredging.    The navigation channel in the river has been a source of friction between the shipyard and local fishermen.

 

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Ashton T

Ashton T

The 94 foot offshore supply vessel Ashton T ran aground on the north jetty at Galveston, Texas.   The Ashton T was headed out into the Gulf of Mexico with 1650 gallons of diesel fuel when it struck the jetty leaving the vessel high and dry.  One crewman suffered injuries and was taken to hospital.   No reports of damage to the vessel’s tanks.   Authorities and the vessel’s owner plan to salvage the vessel.  No reports of pollution being released.  The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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