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Month: November 2014

Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi

The 88 meter long general cargo ship Hanoi ran aground at the entrance of the Neuhöfer Canal in Hamburg, Germany. The Hanoi was proceeding from Hvide Sande in dense fog when the vessel ran onto the embankement and a sheet pile wall.  The stem of the vessel sustained damage 4 meters along the starboard and 3 meters along the port side.  The hull at the forepeak suffered a crack and water ingress. The vessel’s pump was able to contain the flooding.  The piling  also sustained some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police detained the Hanoi and launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Xiamen

Collision off Xiamen

Morning Capo
Photo: crs.gov.cn

The 200 meter long ro-ro car carrier Morning Capo collided with the 222 meter long container ship Stadt Rostock off Xiamen, China.  The Stadt Rostock sustained damage to its starboard section of the bow.  The Morning Capo’s hull was holed in the bow. No report of injuries or pollution released.  Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage where authorities conduct an inspection and investigation.  The Morning Capo was en route to Singapore from Gunsan while the Stadt Rostock was headed to Shanghai from Xiamen.

Stallovarre

Stallovarre

Stallovarre
Photo: nrk.no

The 54 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Stallovarre allided with the dock at Gjermundshamn, Norway. The ferry was manoevering to berth at the dock when the bow struck the landing bridge. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bow of the vessel was badly damage along with vehicles and the landing bridge.  The Stallovarre proceeded to Årsnes to land passengers.  The Stallovarre was taken out of service with a reserve ferry taking its place on its schedule run between Årsnes – Varaldsøy – Gjermundshamn.