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Fire onboard APL Columbia berthed at Port Botany
January 5, 2010
Sixteen Chinese nationals have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out on their ship at Port Botany this morning.A crew member aboard the 45,000-tonne APL Columbia (IMO:9252242) noticed a fire in his cabin about 1.30am, while the container ship was docked at Friendship Road at Port Botany, a police spokesman said.
The man tried to put out the fire, but was unsuccessful.
When fire crews arrived they noticed thick smoke from the ship's bridge, and fire burning in the cabin, a NSW Fire Brigades spokesman said.
The fire was contained to the cabin and a nearby corridor, but both were severely damaged, he said.
The fire was put out about 5.30am using the ship's own firefighting equipment, he said.
Sixteen crew from the ship - which was believed to leaving Sydney this morning - had to be taken to hospital.
All had suffered smoke inhalation, but one man also had burns to his foot. They were taken to Royal Prince Alfred, St George, Prince of Wales and St Vincent's hospitals.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but police do not believe it was suspicious.
Engine Room fire onboard maersk Duffield
December 10, 2009
The Maersk container ship Maersk Duffield is crossing Brisbane's Moreton Bay with its engine room on fire and the Emergency Management Queensland helicopter is en route to assist.One person is requiring treatment from Queensland Ambulance Services. The Maersk Duffield, is Liberian-registered and has sailed from Singapore to Brisbane.
A Water Police vessel, the Brett T Handran, is also heading to the 281m container ship which is being assisted by tugs.
Police Media reports that there are 24 crew and a pilot on board the vessel, with one person affected by smoke.
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