Metal scrap already loaded into bulk carrier NORD BALTIC, caught fire in one of the holds in the evening of Jan 28, at Southampton, UK. The fire was taken under control by fire engines from local fire stations, ship’s cargo holds and scrap were monitored during Jan 29, to make sure the fire is fully extinguished. NORD BALTIC is loading a cargo of scrap, she’s berthed at Southampton since late Jan 24.
Bulk Carrier NORD BALTIC is currently located at UKC – English Channel at position 50° 54′ 25.5″ N, 001° 26′ 12.1″ Was reported by MarineTraffic Terrestrial Automatic Identification System on 2022-01-29 17:47 UTC (3 minutes ago)
The wind in this area at that time blows from the North direction at force 0 Beaufort.
The vessel is currently at port SOUTHAMPTON, GB after a voyage of 5 days, 19 hours originating from port LJUNGHOLMEN ROAD, SE.
NORD BALTIC (IMO: 9826433) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2018 (4 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Denmark.
Its carrying capacity is 62000 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 8.6 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.98 meters and her width is 32.31 meters.
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Sources: Accidents by Mikhail Voytenko + Marine Traffic
