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Stoc Marcia

Stoc Marcia

Stoc Marcia
Photo: Sjöräddningssällskapet

On October 2, the 100 meter long tanker Stoc Marcia caught fire off Ronneby, Sweden. The fire started in the electrical system in the engine room. The vessel alerted authorities  while the crew evacuated the engine room and activated the fire suppression system.  The Skillinge lifeboat and a helicopter with local fire fighters arrived on scene a short time later.  After inspecting that the fire was completely extinguished, the fire fighters returned to Skillinge.  None of the 12 crew on board the Stoc Marcia were injured. The fire damaged the engine and the tanker required assistance.  The Swedish Coast Guard stood by until a tug arrived the following morning.  The tug and the Stoc Marcia proceeded to Landskrona.  No reports of pollution released.

Pacific Quartz

Pacific Quartz

Pacific Quartz

The 180 meter long, 47941 dwt oil tanker Pacific Quartz ran aground in the harbour at Durban, South Africa. The tanker was proceeding with two pilots when it struck bottom off the North Pier in heavy swells reaching 6 meters in height.  The Pacific Quartz sustained damage to a ballast tank on starboard side resulting in water ingress.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The South African Maritime Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

SCF Yenisei

SCF Yenisei

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On September 26, the 183 meter long, 47187 dwt tanker SCF Yenisei sustained damage near the mouth of the Ob River in the Gulf of Ob, Russia. The tanker had struck an unknown object sustaining damage to the forepeak and ballast tank resulting in water ingress. The SCF Yenisei proceeded to Sabietta for repairs.  Divers were able to make temporary repairs.  The tanker departed the following day and proceeded to Murmansk.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The SCF Yenisei was loaded with 27680 tons of crude oil.