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TSB report into engine room fire published
The TSB (Transportation Safety Board of Canada), has published its investigation report into the fire onm the 'Cuyahoga'. It concluded that missing retaining clips on fuel lines resulted in them being more exposed to engine vibration, causing leaks and fuel to escape. Cracked engine mounts may have intensified the vibration. The partially exposed insulation of the turbocharger outlet exhaust line allowed fuel mist to ignite on the exposed hot surfaces. As a result of the resulting fire, the cables of the CO2 extinguishing system's remote activation system were rendered unusable, and the fire could not be contained. Due to the broken spindle in the valve of the main fire line, the valve could not be opened, and the fire could not be extinguished with water. The fire ultimately extinguished itself because the main engine was no longer running, preventing fuel from reaching the fire source. Full report: https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2023/m23c0104/m23c0104.html
Scrapping of damaged bulk carrier underway
Scrapping of the 'Cuyahoga' has commenced. at the Marine Recycling Corporation in Port Colborne as of Aug 22. The ship had been towed to the breaker's yard on July 29. The first sections of the bow have now been removed. Report with photo and video of arrival: https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cutting-proceeds-rapidly-on-CUYAHOGA-at-MRC-Port-Colborne-8-22-2025-tED-wILLISH.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGG2Se8MDC4
arrived Scrapyard
Arrived Scrapyard at Marine Recycling Corp. Port Colborne, CA https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163301382315996&set=pcb.1471061740988508
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