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Erasmus

Erasmus

Erasmus
Photo: standard.co.uk

On September 11, the 40 meter long, 300 tonne passenger ship Erasmus caught fire on the Thames near Canary Wharf, London. The Erasmus was on an afternoon cruise with 142 passengers when a small fire ignited in the vessel’s engine room. With smoke billowing from the stern, the Erasmus steamed towards riverbank.  Instead of slowing near the pier at Canary Wharf, the Erasmus careened into the embankment and scraped against the side of the pier.  Local authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries. All 142 passengers and 6 crew were evacuated to nearby vessels.

Stena Scotia

Stena Scotia

Stena Scotia
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 5,928 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Stena Scotia allided with a pylon in Killingholme, England. The vessel scraped against the pylon sustaining multiple dents and scratches along the length of the starboard hull.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.