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Collision in Straits of Mackinac

Collision in Straits of Mackinac

MESABI_MINER

The 1004 foot long, dwt 62335 bulk carrier Mesabi Miner collided with the 68 meter long, Coast Guard cutter Hollyhock near the Mackinac Bridge in the Straits of Mackinac.  The Hollyhock was breaking ice with several lake freighters following behind with the Miner following astern of the icebreaker.  When the Hollyhock hit an ice pressure ridge, it suddenly halted.  The Mesabi Miner was unable to stop and struck the stern of the cutter.  The cutter had significant damage to its stern and fantail while the Mesabi Miner sustained damage to its bow.  The Mesabi Miner was freed later the same day by the assistance of cutters Biscayne Bay and Katmai Bay.  The Hollyhock proceeded to St. Ignace aided by the cutter Biscayne Bay.  The Mesabi Miner continued on its way to Gary, Indiana with its cargo of iron ore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Photo: uscg
Photo: uscg
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Cheng Tsai Li

Cheng Tsai Li

Cheng Tsai Li

The abandoned 26 ton fishing vessel Cheng Tsai Li was discovered by the Japanese Coast Guard off the Miyako Island. The fishing vessel was found partially burnt along with a significant list as the hull had suffered water ingress. The Coast Guard search the vessel and found no one on board.  Rescue boats from Japan and Taiwan started a search for survivors.  One crewman was later rescued from the sea by another fishing boat.  He was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia and from injuries from shark bites. The other four crewmen are still reported as missing.  The cause of the incident was not clear, but the crewman stated the vessel had caught fire forcing the crew to abandoned ship.

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Agersø III

Agersø III

AGERSOE_III

The 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Agersø III allided with the landing at Stigsnæs, Denmark.  The impact cause eight passengers to fall with two injured.  The ferry suffered on minor damage with only dents and scratches.  No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the ferry had one of its bow thruster fail while approaching the quay. The Agersø III typically runs a route between Stigsnæs and Agersø.

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