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Month: August 2015

Allision at Port Klang

Allision at Port Klang

Mol Empire
Photo: fleetmon.com

On August 1, the 231 meter long, 41986 dwt container ship Northern Democrat allided with the  294 meter long, 67,000 dwt container ship Mol Empire at Port Klang, Malaysia.  The Northern Democrat was doing a maneuver in the harbour when it struck the stern of the Mol Empire. Both vessels sustained slight damage.  Three containers fell off the Northern Democrat and one of the cranes on the quay sustained damage. No reports of injuries. Reports state both vessels were allowed to continue on their voyages after inspected by Authorities.

Ye Chi

Ye Chi

Ye Chin

The 187 meter long, 45740 dwt tanker Ye Chi caught fire near Jinshan, China. The tanker was underway from Shanghai to Singapore with 29,000 tonnes of diesel fuel when  a fire broke out in the vessel’s superstructure.  The fire spread through the living quarters injuring 5 crew. The Ye Chi was able to bring the fire under control and dropped anchor in Hangzhou Bay. The 5 crew were taken to hospital by a Coast Guard vessel.  Reports state one of the injured crew members perished from his injuries.

BBC Canada

BBC Canada

BBC Canada

On July 31, the 101 meter long cargo vessel BBC Canada became disabled in the Gulf of Aden. The BBC Canada had suffered engine failure while en route to Turkey from Mumbai and went adrift.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.