Heroic Rescue at Sea: 34 Saved from Burning Vessel by Liberian-flagged Bulker
The Liberian-flagged bulker ELEEN ARMONIA rescued 34 crew members from a burning vessel on 26th February. The burning vessel was later identified to be the fishing vessel Hasil Abadi 28.
The ELEEN ARMONIA en route from Port Klang to Durban spotted the burning vessel 800 kilometers south-east of Sri Lanka.
The initial distress call was issued by the fishing vessel upon the stern catching fire. The ELEEN ARMONIA spotted the thick clouds of smoke rising on the horizon and approached to find the burning vessel with the crew members still onboard waving frantically. The crewmembers had gathered on the bow of the vessel.
The ELEEN ARMONIA pulled beside the burning vessel, and the crew aboard tried to extinguish the fire with hoses. Despite the efforts, the fire had been burning for too long, and the ship was reduced to a wreck. The crew of the Hasil Abadi 28 was taken aboard and provided with medical care and food.
The rescued crewmembers were then transferred to a sister vessel of the Hasil Abadi 28, which was also operating in the area.
GRANDE CONGO Catches Fire at Sea, Safely Arrives in Newport News
A fire broke out aboard the Ro-Ro container carrier GRANDE CONGO, operated by Grimaldi Group. The incident occurred on 21st February while the ship was sailing in the Atlantic Ocean.
The fire was extinguished and safely arrived at Newport News Marine Terminals, USA. This marked the second fire-related accident involving the Grimaldi Ro-Ro vessel in recent days. Earlier, on 18th February, the fire occurred on GRANDE BRASILE while it was transiting the English channel.
GRANDE CONGO is an Italian-flagged Ro-Ro container carrier built in 2010. The vessel has a length of 211 meters, width of 32.25 meters, and gross tonnage of 47,658.
Russian-flagged Research Vessel Sinks in the Black Sea Near Novorossiysk
The Russian-flagged research vessel ASHAMBA sank in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, Russia, on 22nd February. Initial findings indicate rapidly built icing to be the cause of instability and the subsequent sinking of the vessel.
The vessel is owned by the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology and was moored near Novorossiysk. The onset of a winter storm caused a rapid buildup of ice that the crew could not keep up with and clear in time. This led to a buildup of ice, leading to the vessel listing and then subsequently capsizing.
Reports indicate that the risk of pollution is limited since the vessel was carrying only around 200 liters of diesel. The ship’s owner is to deploy booms to contain any oil leak that does happen.
The Shirshov Institute has stated that they are drawing out plans to raise the vessel in spring time if the weather is accommodating. Investigations have been opened into the incident by the Transport Prosecutor’s Office in Novorossiysk and by the Investigative Committee of Russia’s transport division.
Container Ship Towed to Safety After Mechanical Breakdown in Turkish Waters
On 27th February, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported that the container ship OYSTER suffered an engine failure and had to be towed to safety.
The incident occurred near Kandilli, Turkey, while the vessel was en route from AMBARLI to NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia
Under the coordination of the IGTH Center, the vessel was successfully anchored in Büyükdere. The operation was carried out with the assistance of a Pilot Captain, along with the tugboats Kurtarma-7 and Kurtarma-12.
Authorities have not yet reported any threats to the vessel, its crew, or the surrounding environment
OYSTER is a Panama-flagged container ship built in 2008. The vessel has a carrying capacity of 630 TEU. The overall length is 131.2 meters and width is 18.4 meters.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Turkish Port
Turkish local news media reported that a fire erupted on the bulk carrier THOR MONADIC in Adana’s Yumurtalık district, Turkey, in the early morning of 27th February, prompting an immediate emergency response. The incident occurred while the vessel carrying plastic raw materials was docked in the Yumurtalık Free Zone.
Upon receiving the alert, firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene. Crews from both land and sea are actively working to contain the blaze. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, and efforts to extinguish it are ongoing.
THOR MONADIC is a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier built in 2006. The vessel has a carrying capacity of 56,026 tonnes. The overall length of the vessel is 189.9 meters, and the width is 32.26 meters.
