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Flevoborg

Flevoborg

The 157 meter long, 13000 dwt cargo vessel Flevoborg caught fire on the River Tyne while berthed in South Shields, England. The crew spotted some smoke coming the cargo hold and when the hold was opened the smoldering cargo of wooden pallets from Tallinn burst into flames.  The crew requested assistance with the local fire brigade responding.  With the aid of a fireboat, the fire bridage  was able to extinguish the blaze within an hour.  No reports of injuries or pollution…

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Bienville

Bienville

The 88 meter long, 3041 dwt cargo vessel Bienville ran aground on the Ouse River off Old Goole.  The Bienville was headed to Goole with a cargo of lumber from Riga when dropped anchor waiting for improved condition when it ran aground.  Three tugs were dispatched to refloat the Bienville on the rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.