RO-RO Cargo vessel

Lithium-Ion Batteries Endanger Freight Ro-Ro Services

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The X-Press Pearl and maybe the Maersk Honam were two high-profile victims of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires aboard containerships, as reported by The Loadstar.

A serious threat 

The risk posed to car carriers by electric vehicles (EVs), which are stacked high with li-ion batteries, or the risks associated with the carrying of used EVs on ro-pax ferries, is less well recognised but is nonetheless a serious threat.

Even though the ship was lost, the cause of the fire...

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Poorly Maintained Engine Leads To Fire Onboard Ro-Ro Vessel

The UK Maritime Accident Investigation Board reports on the investigation of the engine failure and fire on board the ro-ro cargo vessel Finlandia Seaways resulting in injury to one crewman.

Incident summary

On 16 April 2018, the Lithuanian registered ro-ro cargo vessel Finlandia Seaways suffered a catastrophic main engine failure that caused serious structural damage to the engine and a fire in the engine room.

The vessel’s third engineer, who was on duty in the engine room at the time, suffered...

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[Watch] Ro-ro Cargo Ship Engulfed in Fire, 26 Crew Rescued

Ro-ro passenger cargo ship caught fire in Java sea north of Jakarta, while en route from Jakarta to Pontianak, Indonesia, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

Passenger ro-ro cargo ship BAHARI INDONESIA caught fire in the evening Jul 21 in Java sea north of Jakarta, while en route from Jakarta to Pontianak, western Kalimanta, Indonesia. 

Vessel engulfed in thick smoke

There were 26 crew and 20 vehicles on board the ship. The crew had to abandon BAHARI INDONESIA in lifeboats and probably rafts...

https://mfame.guru/watch-ro-ro-cargo-ship-engulfed-in-fire-26-crew-rescued/

Norespower Unveils World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sail

  • Two of Norsepower’s largest 35m tall Rotor Sails to be retrofitted onto Ro-Ro.
  • The SC Connector, a 12,251 gross tonne (GT) Ro-Ro cargo vessel operates in the North Sea.
  • The routes involve navigating under multiple bridges and powerlines.
  • These require the Rotor Sails to have a tilting function.
  • The company has developed Rotor Sails that tilt to almost horizontal when required.

Two of Norsepower’s largest 35m tall Rotor Sails to be retrofitted onto Ro-Ro operating in the North Sea are predicted...

https://mfame.guru/norespower-unveils-worlds-first-tiltable-rotor-sail/

Ro-ro Cargo Ship Runs Aground

Ro-ro cargo ship ran aground while entering Olbia port, Italy, at around 0215 UTC Jul 4, on arrival from Livorno, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

According to reports, ro-ro cargo ship EUROCARGO VALENCIA ran aground while entering Olbia port, Sardinia, Italy, at around 0215 UTC Jul 4, on arrival from Livorno. 

What was the reason?

Strong wind gusts were reported to be the main cause of the accident and with low water she developed a slight stb list and fore tilt. 

The ship ran into...

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Ro-ro Cargo Ship Stuck Under Bridge!

A ro-ro cargo ship ran to the left bank of Volga river, Russia and stuck under Starir (Old) bridge, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Ro-ro cargo ship KOMPOZITOR RAKHMANINOV ran onto the left bank of river Volga under Starir (Old) Bridge, Astrakhan, at around 2000 Moscow time May 27, while proceeding downstream, in ballast. 

Tugs deployed

As of 0700 Moscow time May 28, the ship was still aground, with two tugs deployed in refloating. 

Traffic not affected, no news on damages.

About the vessel

R...

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Ro-Ro Cargo Ships Get Into the Green Award Program

The Green Award Foundation adds another type of ship that can be eligible for certification that is above and beyond standards in shipping, reports Green Award.

Ro-Ro Cargo Ships

The new type is Ro-Ro Cargo Ships (vehicle carriers) and is the eighth sea-going ship type to be released. In order for ships to attain the certification, partnering Incentive Providers have key roles.

Ports, port terminals, service providers and suppliers towards ships are welcomed to join existing 140 partners in...

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