A log of shipwrecks & maritime accidents for the last 15 years
On the evening of August 7, the 42 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Regine Normann (IMO: 9845623) allided in the Norwegian Sea at Bloga, Meløy, Norway. The Regine Normann was arriving in port at Bolga when it struck the quay with the bow of the vessel. The quay sustained damage with planks split while the bow of the Regine Normann suffered a gash to the hull. There were no reports of injuries.…
On the afternoon of August 10, the 205 meter long, 30145 dwt container ship Dole Colombia (IMO: 9185293) caught fire on the Delaware River at Wilmington, Delaware. The Dole Colombia had arrived at the port for just a few hours when a fire broke out in a generator. The crew evacuated the engine room and engaged the carbon dioxide suppression system. The local fire department was alerted who…
On the morning of August 12, the 60 meter long, 250 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry KM Putri Yasmin (IMO: 9037575) caught fire in the Lombok Strait off Sekotong Beach, West Lombok, Indonesia. The KM Putri Yasmin departed from Padangbai, Bali bound for Lembar, Lombok when a fire broke out on one of the vehicles on the ferry. The fire quickly spread through the vessel with multiple decks filled with…
On the afternoon of August 11, the 190 meter long, 56734 dwt bulk carrier LFG Affluence (IMO: 9569255) became disabled in the South Atlantic Ocean off Góes Beach just outside the entrance of Porto de Santos, Brazil. The LFG Affluence was heading into the port when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restore power, the bulk carrier dropped both anchors to avoid running aground. Five tugs were…
On the morning of August 9, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Samenza (MMSI: 244001028) ran aground on the Rhine near Dormagen, Germany. The Samenza was attempting to turn downstream to port when it grounded due to low water levels. Traffic was halted in the area for a short time until the Samenza refloated at the bow. Authorities recorded the incident. There were no injuries, damage…
On the afternoon of August 6, the 200 meter long, 19181 dwt car carrier Min Jiang Kou (IMO: 9991771) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean approximately 630 miles south of Costa Rica. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room forcing the crew to evacuate the compartment and engage the fire suppression system. The carbon dioxide system was initially able to contain the blaze, but hours later the crew…
On the afternoon of August 10, the 124 meter long, 12696 dwt tanker Bergstraum (IMO: 9108740) suffered an explosion in the Skagerrak near Hvaler, Østfold, Norway. The Bergstraum, loaded with a cargo of sulfuric acid, was doing repairs in the forepeak when welders ignited fumes resulting an explosion and later fire. The explosion was strong enough to blow iron lock doors off their hinges, but…