Browsed by
Day: March 30, 2014

TIANTAI

TIANTAI

Photo: ccamlr.org
Photo: ccamlr.org

The 75 meter long,1884 gt fishing vessel Tiantai was reported lost in the southern Indian Ocean near the location 60 00.96S 102 18.12E.  The vessel was most likely fishing for the Patagonian toothfish off Antarctica when it encountered severe weather with seven meter waves and 70 kph winds.   The vessel’s emergency beacon alerted authorities who dispatched aircraft to find the fishing vessel.   However the search was called off after spotting only debris in the area.  Any crew who made it to a life raft could not survive in the freezing conditions.  Reports state the official registration for the Tiantai was in doubt and the vessel may have been involved in illegal fishing.

Related articles
Enhanced by Zemanta
MCT Altair

MCT Altair

MCT_Altair

The 149 meter long, 19996 dwt tanker MCT Altair went aground on the Kiel canal near Levensau, Germany.  The Altair had run onto an embankment and was later refloated with the aid of two tugs later the same day.  The tanker was taken to Kiel to be inspected.    After finding no damage,  the Altair was allowed to continue on its voyage to Batumi, Georgia from Klaipeda.  No injuries, damage or pollution released.

Enhanced by Zemanta
Collision in Gulf of Siam

Collision in Gulf of Siam

CN_JUMBOS

The 185 meter long, 45496 dwt bulk carrier Anton Topic and the 166 meter long, 27321 dwt bulk carrier CN Jumbos collided in the Gulf of Siam off Ko Rin Island, Thailand. The two vessels were leaving the area after completing cargo operations when the Anton Topic struck the port side of the CN Jumbos.  The Anton Topic sustained damages to its bow while the CN Jumbos sustained 70 meter long gash to its hull and suffered water ingress in three cargo holds.  The Jumbos’ crew managed to stabilize the vessel by creating a 5 degree starboard list by ballasting.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released.  The Anton Topic was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Malaysia.

Photo: manager.co.th
Photo: manager.co.th