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Month: February 2014

Daiki Maru 7

Daiki Maru 7

Photo: US Navy
Photo: US Navy

The fishing vessel Daiki Maru 7  went ashore in Apra Harbor, Guam.  The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was in danger of sinking when the vessel struck the offshore reef capsizing onto it’s port side.  The 10 crewmen on board requested assistance with 2 US Naval helicopter responding.   All 10 crewmen were hoisted to safety.  No reports of injuries.   Divers inspected the hull to ensure fuel vents were closed.   A few days later authorities removed hazardous materials including the vessel’s batteries to minimize the environmental impact.  No details were reported on a salvage plan to remove the vessel.


 

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Hebridean Isles

Hebridean Isles

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The 85 meter long, 671 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Hebridean Isles allided with the pier in Stornoway, Scotland.  The Hebridean Isles was attempting to berth when a heavy squall blew the vessel into the pier.  No reports of injuries, but the ferry sustained some damage.  No pollution was released.

 

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Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

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The 124 meter long, 12124 dwt tanker Zoey collided with the 195 meter long, 34705 dwt container ship Hammonia Thracium in the Singapore Strait off Sebarok Island, Singapore.  The Zoey struck into the Hammonia Thracium puncturing her hull and damaging one of her bunker tanks.  No reports of injuries.  Some 80 metric tons of fuel oil was released into the water.  Authorities have dispatched teams to support clean-up efforts.   An investigation into the cause of the collision has been launched.  Reports state the Hammonia Thracium was crossing the traffic lanes prior to the incident.

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