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Enigma Astralis

Enigma Astralis

Enigma Astralis
Photo: morvesti.ru

On January 21, the 77 meter long 3129 dwt fishing vessel Enigma Astralis caught fire in the Okhotsk Sea near Magadan, Russia. A fire started from an explosion in the engine room resulting in dense smoke spreading through out the vessel. Unable to contain the toxic fumes, the 47 crew members on the Enigma Astralis requested assistance and abandoned ship. A nearby trawler came to the rescue and safely transferred all the crew. No reports of injuries.

Enigma Astralis

The fire on board the Enigma Astralis appeared to be extinguish when flames reappeared again on the vessel.  Authorities had dispatched the rescue tugboat Sibirsky to assist.  The Sibirsky arrived on scene and was able to completely extinguish the blaze.  The Enigma Astralis had sustained serious fire damage, but was still afloat.  The Sibirsky took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to the nearest port.  Reports state authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Kerch Strait Explosion

Kerch Strait Explosion

Kandy

On January 21, the 98 meter long, 4811 dwt LPG tanker Maestro and the 65 meter long, 1038 dwt tanker Kandy caught fire in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait. The two vessels were involved transferring fuel when there was a sudden explosion on deck.  Both the Maestro and Kandy were engulfed in flames killing some crew and others overboard. Black smoke spilled out alerting authorities.

Kandy

Authorities recovered 11 bodies from the sea. The Kandy had a crew of 17 and the Maestro had 14 crew.  Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

Isabel

Isabel

Isabel
Photo: twitter

On January 14, the 90 meter long self-propelled barge Isabel caught fire after an explosion while berthed at Dordrecht, Netherlands.  The vessel was to undergo an inspection when an explosion occurred in a technical space resulting in a fire.  The local fire brigade was alerted and were able to quickly bring the fire under control. No reports of injuries.