Ship "Fremantle Highway" on fire in the North Sea

Aktungbby · 07-28-23, 10:14 AM

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Dargo · 07-28-23, 10:25 AM

Salvage workers have entered the burning freighter Fremantle Highway to make a fixed tow connection. The Coast Guard reports. The "new, sturdier" towing connection, through the top of the ship, will allow it to be better moved and kept under control. The ship is currently 23 kilometres north of Terschelling. Until now, there was only emergency connection between tugs and the freighter. Measurements by the salvagers show that the temperature on board the freighter has dropped significantly, and the fire is diminishing. The drop in temperature made it safe enough for the salvagers to board. The smoke is also diminishing, salvagers say. The salvagers are not staying on board, but are returning to the salvage vessels. It is not yet clear where the burning freighter will be towed to.

Jimbuna · 07-28-23, 12:46 PM

I'd suggest a convenient Russian port somewhere.

Dargo · 07-28-23, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'd suggest a convenient Russian port somewhere.

We can only hope, but it will go to Rotterdam or Wilhelmshaven

Jimbuna · 07-28-23, 01:15 PM

Yeah, nearest port with the correct facilities...unfortunately.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yeah, nearest port with the correct facilities...unfortunately. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!