FILICUDI M
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Repair of fire damage underway
In Messina, a detailed damage survey of the 'Filicudi M' was carried out by a classification society surveyor along with the owner's superintendent. Following items were noted damaged: deformed condition due to fire damages, main deck level plating and relevant structures in way of diesel generator no.3 area and separator room were deformed. The electric connection of main switchboard systems in engine room along with relevant connections were damaged due to the fire. The engine room electric lights and piping system together with pertinent connections were also deformed and damaged. Upon completion of permanent repairs, insulation tests will apply to the electric systems. A sea trail will be carried out for the main engine and diesel generators. Repairs were still being carried out in shipyard at Messina as of March 20.
Damaged tanker towed to repair yard
The 'Filicudi M', which had been disabled by a fire in the engine room in pos 37 22 43 N, 012 32 17 E on Nov 26, 2021, was taken in tow by the tug 'Megrez' (IMO: 9334911), from Augusta to Messina. The towage operation commenced on Jan 14, and the convoy arrived at Messina on Jan 19 at 10 a.m. and drydocked at the Palumbo S.P.A.
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