The 120 meter long, 11336 dwt chemical tanker Guyenne caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Palamos, Spain. The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The blaze disabled the tanker requiring a tow by a tug to Marseille. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 110 meter long self-propelled barge Uniqueship suffered an explosion and fire while at Rotterdam, Netherlands. Two crewmen were caught in the explosion with one jumping into the water. Both men suffered injuries to the arms, legs and back. Both crewmen were rescued and taken to hospital. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. No further details reported.
The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Heike W caught fire on the Osnabrück Canal while at Osnabrück, Germany. The fire started in the engine room when a diesel generator overheated. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze with the local fire brigade assisting. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage was reported to be an estimated 100.000 € including a replacement generator. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
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