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Month: November 2013

Fri Wave Aground

Fri Wave Aground

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 83 meter long freighter Fri Wave went aground in the Baltic Sea off Solvesborg near Kristianstad, Sweden. The Fri Wave was en route to Solvesborg from Dunkerque with a cargo of limestone when ran onto a shoal.  The freighter suffered damage to its ballast tank, but none of the crew on board were injured.  The Swedish Coast Guard tested the Master and first officer for alcohol.  Both men had positive results, but were not charged as they stated they had drank some alcohol after the vessel had gone aground. The first officer was fined 3000 Swedish Crowns. Reports state that the owners fired both men.

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The Fri Wave was pulled off the shoal and refloated the following day.  Two tugs were on scene and towed the Fri Wave to Sölvesborg where Coast Guard divers inspected the vessel’s hull.  No reports of oil pollution being released.

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Hai Xuan 116

Hai Xuan 116

Photo: motthegioi.vn
Photo: motthegioi.vn

The 3221 dwt  bulk freighter Hai Xuan 116 went aground near Vũng Tàu, Vietnam.  The freighter was en route to Dong Nai from Hai Phong with 3,000 tons of ore when it became disabled.   The vessel’s steering system malfunctioned and the Hai Xuan 116 drifted ashore.   No reports of injuries to the 11 crew on board.  Authorities had dispatched a vessel to help coordinate salvage efforts.  Reports state there is a risk for the hull to fracture

 

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Two Vessels lost off China

Two Vessels lost off China

The night between November 24/25, the 88 meter long freighter Xing Long Zhou 65 and the 96 meter long, bulk freighter Zihai Shun sank off China. Both vessels had been battling strong winds and heavy seas coming from a storm.

The Xing Long Zhou 65  sank on November 24 off the city of Yantai, China.  A distress call was sent out, but authorites couldn’t establish communication with the vessel.  Authorities believe the Xing Long Zhou 65 had foundered with 12 crew and its cargo of stone a few minutes after the distress call was sent out.  Three bodies were recovered, but nine others were still missing.

The Zihai Shun sank on November 25 near Weihai City, China.  The freighter was en route for Bayuquan from Wenzhou with 14 crew when it was overwhelmed in the heavy seas. Seven bodies were recovered and seven are still listed as missing.

Chinese authorities launched a search and rescue operations.   Along with aircraft and helicopters, some 28 merchant vessels were searching for survivors.

Sihai Shun

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