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Victoria

Victoria

Victoria
Photo: mediatv.nl

On November 7, the 70 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Victoria (MMSI:244670356) caught fire on the North Sea in the Prinses Arianehaven port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s wheelhouse with the crew attempting to extinguish the blaze.  One crew member was injured fighting the blaze.  A fireboat along with a KNRM lifeboat came to the aide of the tanker-barge. The crew were safely evacuated off the vessel and taken to a nearby quay. The injured crew member was taken to hospital for treatment. Firefighters would later be transferred to the Victoria where they quickly extinguished the blaze.

The tanker-barge was later berthed at a nearby quay. Damaged to the Victoria and the cause of the blaze has yet to be disclosed. No reports of pollution released.

 

Victoria

Victoria

Victoria

The 100 meter long, 5065 dwt cargo vessel Victoria became disabled on the Bosporus. The Victoria was en route to Ukraine from Turkey when it suffered engine failure near the entrance to the strait. A tug came to the Victoria’s assistance and towed it to an anchorage in the Marmara Sea. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Westerdam

Westerdam

Photo: ktvb.com
Photo: ktvb.com

The 285 meter long passenger cruise ship Westerdam caught fire off Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  The Westerdam with 2086 passengers was en route to Alaska when a fire broke out in a boiler room.  The fire was extinguished by the crew, but it had flared up a second time and extinguished again.  The Westerdam proceeded to Seattle escorted by a tug where it could be inspected.  Reports state the vessel would be inspected and depart again on its voyage to Alaska.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

WESTERDAM