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Bourbon Tampen

Bourbon Tampen

The 89 meter long, 4345 dwt supply vessel Bourbon Tampen caught fire near Florø, Norway.  The supply vessel was berthed at a quay when a fire ignited in the engine room.   The engine room was quickly engulfed in smoke as the crew attempted to extinguish the fire using the CO2 system.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene as the crew contained the fire.   No reports of injuries to the 15 crew on board.   Damage was limited just to the engine room.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Maria S

Maria S

The 75 meter long self-propelled barge Maria-S suffered a fire while at Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was docked at the quay.  The crew quickly responded getting the fire under control.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Amaltal Columbia

Amaltal Columbia

The 65 meter long fishing vessel Amaltal Columbia caught fire near Lyttelton Heads, New Zealand.  The fire started in the stern section of the cargo hold and spread to other parts of the vessel.   The crew was unable to contain the blaze and sent out a distress call.  The fishing vessel Ivan Golubets was first to respond and reach the Amaltal Columbia.   The small fishing vessel initially evacuated all the crew except five who remained on board.  A short time later the five men had to be pulled off as the Amaltal Columbia was engulf in flames.  The men were picked up by the fishing vessel San Discovery.   Afterwards, the Amaltal was taken under tow to Lyttelton.   There the local fire brigade fought the blaze and several hours later got the fire under control.  No reports of injuries.   Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.   Investigators will go on board as soon as the vessel deem safe.

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