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Collision on Yangtze River

Collision on Yangtze River

Yangze 22

On the night of December 30, the 290 meter long, 174713 dwt bulk carrier Vega Dream (IMO: 9532094) collided with the 229 meter long, 82399 dwt bulk carrier Yangze 22 (IMO: 9958212) collided at the mouth of the Yangtze River near Changjian, China. The Vega Dream struck the outbound Yangze 22. The Yangze 22 sustained hull damage and a fuel tank was holed releasing some 9 metric tons of fuel into the river. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Both bulk carriers were able to proceed to a nearby anchorage.

Shanghai authorities are working with the owners of the Yangze 22 on cleaning up the pollution released. The incident is under investigation.

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

On April 24, the 106 meter long cargo vessel Shen Song 618 sank on the Yangtze River.  The cargo vessel sank quickly on an even keel with the wheelhouse remaining above water.  Three crew were caught below decks and drown.  Three others were able to make it to the roof the upper bridge and were later lifted to safety when a helicopter arrived on scene.  No further details reported.

Tian Sheng 18

Tian Sheng 18

Shuang Long Hai

On July 9, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Tian Sheng 18 allided with the 90 meter long, 4172 dwt tanker Shuang Long Hai on the Yangtze River at Changzhou, China. The Shuang Long Hai suffered a hull breach and broken cargo pipe resulting in a fire on board the tanker. All 15 crew on board the tanker were able to escape. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze by the following day.

Authorities placed booms around the tanker to contain any pollution released.