Two gas fuel barges exploded next to the berthed cruise shipCarnival Triumph at Mobile, Alabama. The barges were being cleaned when a spark ignited the explosions. Three crew on the barges suffered burns and were taken to hospital for treatment. Over 1,000 crew on board the Carnival Triumph were also evacuated. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 289 meter long, 173044 dwt bulk freighter CSK Glory suffered an explosion near Fynshav, Denmark. The CSK Glory was proceeding in ballast from Apenrade to Kalundborg when it suffered an explosion in its engine room. The explosion damaged the engine leaving the CSK Glory adrift. Tugs were requested and took the CSK Glory under tow. The vessels proceeded to Kongensgade where the CSK Glory will be taken into a shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released.
The 47 foot long tugboat Shanon E. Settoon pushing a 154 foot oil barge allided with a pipline in Bayou Perot near New Orleans, Louisiana. The tug and barge had veered out of the navigation lane into shallow water and struck the liquified gas pipeline resulting in an explosion and fire. The barge’s 2,200 barrels of crude oil caught fire. The four men on board the Shanon E. Settoon were able to safely rescued. All four men were taken to a local hospital where one crewman was treated for burns while another another treated for head trauma. The Coast Guard responded to the scene placing containment booms around the vessels. Officials shut off the pipeline and allowed some time to the fire to burn out. A Coast Guard investigation into the incident has been launched.
The 139 meter long, 11051 dwt container ship Iris Bolten became disabled near Breiholz, Germany. The Iris Bolten had suffered an explosion in the engine room resulting in the vessel to lose power. The crew made an emergency anchor before requesting assistance. Several tugs were dispatched and took the container ship under tow to Brunsbuettel. No further details reported.
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