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Day: September 9, 2012

Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

The 190 meter long, 57000 dwt bulk freighter Sunny Horizon collided with the 106 meter long, 4998 dwt LPG tanker DL Salvia near the Sultan Shoal, Singapore.  The DL Salvia ‘s hull was breached allowing 60 metric tons of propane to be released.   No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched vessels to the scene t0 clean-up the spill.  An boom was placed around the DL Salvia to prevent any further pollution released into the water.  Both vessels were reported safe at anchorage.

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MSC Flaminia

MSC Flaminia

Photo: Peter Hartung

 

The 299 meter long container ship MSC Flaminia arrived at Wilhelmshaven, Germany.   After 57 days at sea, the fire-damaged container ship was escorted into the harbour by eight tugs and various government vessels.  Reports state that salvagers will be removing the 2,876 containers on board including several hundred that were destroyed by the fire.  The 680 tons of diesel fuel and 1240 tons of fuel oil will also be removed.    Authorities will conduct an investigation and begin a search for the missing crewman.

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