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Month: March 2013

Super Shuttle Roro 8

Super Shuttle Roro 8

Photo: flickr.com
Photo: flickr.com

The 145 meter long, 6897 dwt ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Roro 8 suffered a severe list after grounding while at Mandaue City, Philippines.  The ferry was loading vehicles at the pier when the vessel’s bottom struck bottom during low tide.  The Super Shuttle Roro 8 lost stability and listed over to one side.   No reports of injuries to the 45 crew and workers on board at the time.  A crane barge was requested to help the ferry regain its upright position while the crew lighten the vessel.

 

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Justice

Justice

Photo: tuginformation.com
Photo: tuginformation.com

The 93 foot long, 134 dwt tug Justice went aground in Buzzards Bay, Cape Code, Massachusetts.  The tug sustained damage to its starboard drive and lost its propeller.  No reports of injuries.  Some 600 gallons of gear oil leaked into the water leaving a visible oil sheen.  The tug owners dispatched an environmental cleanup crew to the scene.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

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Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03
Photo: dantri.com.vn

The 78 meter long bulk freighter Vinacomin 03 collided with its sistership 78 meter long freighter Vinacomin 02 in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnam.   The Vinacomin 03 was leaving from Quang Ninh Hon La with 2,900 tons of coal while the Vinacomin 02 was headed to Quang Ninh Hon La.  The Vinacomin 02 struck into the Vinacomin 03 hull.  Its cargo holds quickly flooded and the vessel sank in  50 meters of water.   The Vinacomin 02 recovered 13 of the 14 crew from the Vinacomin 03.  The missing crewman was later rescued.   The Vinacomin 02 suffered some damage to its bow, but was able to proceed under its own power.  Reports state the Vinacomin 03 may not be salvaged due to the high cost.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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