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Month: July 2014

Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Photo: fleetmon
Photo: fleetmon

The 160 meter long, 14395 dwt cargo ship Ana sank just off shore of Lianjiang Road, Fuzhou, China.  The Ana been at anchor off Lianjiang since July 8 when the cargo ship had become disabled in heavy seas.   The disabled Ana tried to ride out the storm surge as Typhoon Matmo passed near the area, but the vessel’s anchor dragged.  As the Ana was being blown ashore, the crew sent out a distress call.  Chinese authorities dispatched helicopters to the scene.  All 17 crewmen on the Ana were listed to safety.  No reports of injuries.

Photo: shipspotting
Photo: shipspotting

 

Kapitan Konshin

Kapitan Konshin

Photo: shipspotting.com
Photo: shipspotting.com

On July 19, 2014, the 114 meter long cargo ship Kapitan Konshin ran aground in the Amur Estuary near Nikolayevsk-on-Amur, Russia.  The Kapitan Konshin was en route to Japan with 3000 tons of timber. The crew was able to refloat the vessel by their own means on the following high tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The vessel continue on its voyage.

Nefterudovoz 32M

Nefterudovoz 32M

Nefterudovoz-32M

On July 19, 2014, the 3345 dwt bulk carrier Nefterudovoz 32M ran aground on the Volga River near the 462 kilometer mark. The vessel was loaded with 2776 tons of gravel when struck bottom resulting in the hull damage.  The Nefterudovoz 32M had holed its ballast tanks and suffered water ingress. Salvage team arrived on scene the following day and divers patched the hole.  Some of the vessel’s cargo of lightered to aid refloating the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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