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Month: January 2016

Xin Yang

Xin Yang

Xin Yang

The 56 meter long cargo vessel Xin Yang ran ashore on Dangan Island near Hong Kong, China. The Xin Yang was headed to Taiwan from Hong Kong with a cargo of foodstuffs when it was driven ashore by strong winds with waves reaching 4 meters high. The six crew on board the Xin Yang found the vessel resting below the cliffs on the shore. Authories dropped a rope and were able to pull all six crew to safety. No reports of injuries. The Xin Yang sustained hull damage with water ingress. Authorities have launched an emergency plan and are monitoring the vessel.

Captain John

Captain John

The 65 foot long fishing vessel Captain John sank off La Push, Washington. The fishing vessel alerted the Coast Guard that it was taking on water and the pumps on board were unable to keep up with the flooding. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter along with a 47 foot long motor lifeboat to the scene. The helicopter arrived on scene and advised the crew to abandon ship into the vessel’s life raft. The lifeboat was able to rescue all five crew from the liferaft and brought them to La Push.  No reports of injuries. The Captain John sank in 2000 feet of water with its cargo of 70,000 pounds of fish and 800 tons of fuel. A small oil sheen was spotted over the wreck. Authorities have launched an investigation.

MSC Monica

MSC Monica

MSC Monica
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 243 meter long,43618 dwt container ship MSC Monica ran aground on the St. Lawrence river near Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Quebec. The MSC Monica had departed from Montreal when it ran hard aground after it had suffered rudder failure. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Three tugs arrived on scene and refloated the MSC Monica the following day. The MSC Monica proceeded to Quebec City for inspection.  Only minimal damage was reported.