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Month: July 2012

Changqing 16

Changqing 16

The 135 meter long freighter Changqing 16 capsized and sank on the Yangtze River near Zhenjiang, China.  The Changqinq 16 was en route to Zhenjiang from Majishan Island with 10168 tons of iron ore.   Reports state 17 people were rescued with 2 persons were lost of the passengers and crew on board.  Rescue teams continue to search the lower stretch of the river for seven missing people.  The cause of the accident is not known, but the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Polargirl

Polargirl

Photo: Ole Åsheim

The 39 meter long, 340 gt passenger ship Polargirl went aground off Spitsbergen near Grumant, Norway.   The Polargirl was on schedule voyage between Longyearbyen and Barentsburg with 28 passengers and 5 crew when it ran aground.  The passengers were safely evacuated to shore and were returned to Longyearbyen by helicopter.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel did not suffer any water ingress and was in little risk of danger as weather conditions were good.

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