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Month: April 2011

Kong Harald Damaged

Kong Harald Damaged

Reports state the 122 meter long, 902 dwt passenger ship Kong Harald  had damaged its hull while crossing the Lepsøyrevet.    The Kong Harald had left Alesund with 226 people on board heading towards Molde, Norway.   When the vessel reached midway, it struck bottom.   The Lepsøyrevet area has shallow areas of 5.4 meters deep at low tide while the Kong Harald hull reaches 5 meters underwater.    When divers did an inspection, the damage was significant with two bottom tanks holed.  Passengers were informed they would be transferred to other forms of transport including bus, plane or ship.  Many passengers had planned a 11 day cruise of the Norwegian coast on the Kong Harald.  The Kong Harald is set to be dry docked for repairs.   No reports of injuries or pollution being reported.

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Collision at Macao

Collision at Macao

The tanker Guo Chang and the tanker Jiangzhou No. 1 collided off the coast of Macao near the Macao International Airport.  The Guo Chang was loaded with 260 tons of diesel fuel when it struck head-on with the Jiangzhou No. 1 which was empty.   The Guo Chang’s hull was holed on the starboard side allowing 2 tons of diesel fuel to be spilled.   No reports if the Jiangzhou No. 1 had damage as well.   However, reports do state that no one was injured in the incident.    Authorities were able to limit the environmental impact by placing booms and skimmers around the spill.   An investigation into the accident is being conducted.

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Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

 

Photo: The boxship South Islander help rescue 27 men from the Daichi Shoei Maru.

 

 

The 27 crewmen of the fishing vessel Daichi Shoei Maru were forced to abandon ship after the vessel caught fire while 500 miles east of Guam.   The vessel reported to the Japan Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire and required assistance.   The Coast Guard contacted a nearby 17,800 dwt boxship South Islander to aid in the rescue of the fishermen.  A Coast Guard aircraft was also deployed and was able to direct the rescue effort.    Before the South Islander reached the Daichi Shoei Maru, the crew abandoned ship and went to the life rafts.   Moments later, the fishing vessel exploded leaving the Daichi Shoei Maru a burning wreck.   Luckily, the South Islander reached the seen shortly afterwards and all 27 crewmen were safely transfered to the freighter.   No reports to the cause of the fire.

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