The 17 meter long workboat Flamborough Light caught fire while berthed at Stromness Harbour. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room by an electrical short. Local fire brigade was alerted and were able to bring the blaze under control in a few hours. No reports of injuries as no crew were on the workboat at the time. Reports state damage to the engine room was significant.
During the late night on June 2, the 200 meter long, 29213 dwt car carrier Courage caught fire off the Dover coast. The Courage was passing off Harwich in Essex when a fire was detected on one of the vessel’s car decks. The crew quickly responded and used the vessel’s CO2 system to extinguish the blaze. The crew contacted the Dover Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre that they felt the fire was extinguished, but could not verify as the CO2 prevented the crew using corridors and areas around the deck. The vessel was diverted to Southampton where several specialists from the Hampshire Fire and Rescue were airlifted on board. They found the fire had indeed been extinguished and it was safe for the Courage to berth in Southampton. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
