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Day: January 30, 2014

Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

 

NYK_THEMIS

The 304 meter long, 80227 dwt container ship TYK Themis collided during the night with the barge AZ Fuzhou being towed by the 494 gt tug AZ Carnation off East Keepel Fairway, Singapore.  The NYK Themis suffered hull damage resulting in one of her fuel tanks leaking bunker fuel.   No reports of  injuries.   No details to what damage if any was sustained on the barge and tug.  All vessels were able to safely anchor and were in no risk of sinking.  The Port Authorities have sent out response team to help clean up the oil pollution.  The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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