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Courage

Courage

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…

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RMS Wedau

RMS Wedau

The 83 meter long general cargo vessel RMS Wedau ran aground on the Humber River between Goole and Brough.  The RMS Wedau was headed to Goole from Immingham when it ran onto a sand bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The RMS Wedau was later released on the following hide tide and proceeded to Goole.