Brief description of events: The vessel encountered a cargo fire whilst passing through the canal. The affected containers were discharged in Algeciras, Spain and GSC was requested to assist dealing with part of the dangerous goods, which required to be disposed off sunk.

 

Date of incident:   May 1st, 2015
Location:   Suez Canal, Egypt

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Barge TRIAS

Casualty Name: Barge TRIAS
Brief description of events:
Whilst under tow, the tow line parted during bad weather and sea-state conditions. Subsequently the barge grounded in a nature reserve. Finnish based Salvors Alfons Hàkans were awarded the LOF...

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