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Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie
Photo: deorkaan.nl

On September 3, the 132 meter long river cruise ship Rhein Melodie (MMSI: 21178140) suffered a fire near a quay on the Voorzaan Canal in Zaandam, Netherlands. Few details are reported on the incident. The fire was reported in the engine room resulting in some damage. No passengers were reported injured and all have departed from the vessel.  Authorities detained the vessel while the crew made repairs.  Reports state the Rhein Melodie departed for Amsterdam under its own power a few days later.

Fire on Caria

Fire on Caria

The 67 meter long, 995 dwt tanker Caria suffered a fire while berthed at Zaandam, Netherlands.   The fire broke out in the generator and the master of the vessel requested assistance.   However, the Caria was berthed where local firemen could not reach from the shore.   A fire fighting boat was called out and the fire was extinguished shortly after.   No one was injured in the incident.

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