Tradewinds is reporting that A post panamax containership is on fire in the middle of the North Atlantic after an explosion in a containerstack. The crew of the 6,732-teu MSC Flaminia (built 2001) have abandoned ship with four of the 25 seafarers reported to have suffered injuries and one missing.
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Its a good thing Chubucto Pilot Arrived when it Did. APA 18 was towed in by Atlantic Oak, Presumably due to some sort of mechanicle failure. It did not appear to be under power when she was towed in.
The Container Ship Stuttgart Express has been tied up at fairview cove for the Past 50 Hours. I Have been informed by a reader that she has suffered from a Bunker leak inside her cargo hold. This would no doubt be a time consuming repair given the cleanup that is
CBC News is reporting that HMCS Preserver’s Commander has been relived of command Following the Collision with the Nova Dock. The Damage to The Nova Dock has been Repaired, as has the Damage to Preserver. Preserver was Seen Docked at the Magazine Jetty in the Bedford Basin, a sign that
Shipwrecks Log is reporting: The 135 meter long, 8950 dwt container ship Mississipiborg went aground at Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Mississipiborg was attempting to leave port laden with kraft paper at low tide in strong crosswind when it became stuck in the silt and sand. The vessel was refloated
As you may recall, the M/V Miner ran aground on the shoals off Scatarie Island, after a towline broke. The ship was uninsured, so the the salvage attempts were called off after removing pollutants at the Taxpayers expense. The Plan was to figure out what to do in the spring.
HMCS Preserver Collided with the Nova Dock at Halifax shipyards while turning to tie up at the Naval Dockyard. Reports are No Injuries, But Both Vessels are damaged – Preserver in the Bow Area. The Scotia Dock Appears to have keel blocks laid out, Likely signalling an upcoming job. The
For the Latest, follow our Twitter Feed @hfxshippingnews A week ago, Dexter made comments about the tax payer being on the hook for the Cleanup. Dexter’s comments made no sense at the time, as the vessels insurance company would pay for successful salvage. However, now a week later, it appears
Shipspotting informs us that REYKJAFOSS arrived in Emden, Germany on June 8th. She is seen here in the Dock. I am unsure how she arrived.