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Month: February 2012

VIP Rocks

VIP Rocks

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The 14 meter long launch went aground in the marina at Tutukaka, New Zealand.   The Navy vessel, used to transport  important VIPs, struck a charted reef off Tutukaka causing damage to its hull.   The vessel’s bow has filled with water and the crew issued a distress call.  Luckily, the vessel was able to be beached before it sank.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board or pollution being released.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.  The vessel was returning to Auckland  from Waitangi Day celebrations in Paihia.  Reports state the vessel had been used to transport Queen Elizabeth and other Royals in the past.

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Stormy Collision

Stormy Collision

The 243 meter long, 107507 dwt tanker Shah Deniz collided with the 225 meter long, 73603 dwt bulk freighter Ju Da on the Black Sea outside the port of Novorossiysk, Russia.   The two vessels were struck by high winds when the Ju Da struck the Shah Deniz.  Both vessels sustained some damage, but no reports of hull damage below the waterline.   Reports state there has been some fuel pollution released.   Both vessels were attempting to evade a severe storm in the area.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities have stated they will investigate into the incident.

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Niigata Collision

Niigata Collision

The 115 meter long, 8214 dwt container ship Kota Duta collided with the 89 meter long, 2621 dwt freighter Tanya Karpinskaya in the port Niigata, Japan.   The Kota Duta was leaving port when it struck the Tanya Karpinskaya which was heading to another part of the harbor.  The collision resulted with the Tanya filling with water.   All 17 crew on the Tanya Karpinskaya abandoned ship into the lifeboats and were later rescued by a harbour tug.   The freighter later capsized and sank.  Two crewmen suffered minor injuries. Reports state there was another crewman from Tanya who was on the Quay.   Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

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