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Month: January 2017

Container ships collided in Singapore

Container ships collided in Singapore

Wan Wei 301
Photo: hsdhw.com

The 200 meter long, 30250 dwt container ship Wan Hai 301 allided with the docked 267 meter long, 55612 dwt container ship APL Denver at Johor Port in Pasir Gudang, Singapore. The Wan Hai 301 had lost control in the port when the vessel suffered power blackout after its generator failed. The Wan  Hai 301 bow struck the APL Denver amidship resulting in hull damage to the APL Denver.

APL Denver
Photo: thestar.com.my

The hull was holed at the waterline allowing some water ingress. The allision also punctured a starboard fuel tank on the APL Denver spilling some 300 tons of oil into the sea.  

Local authorities responded and placed booms to protect nearby mangroves. Reports state pollution has impacted a nearby fish farm and may have contaminated fish stocks. Additionally, booms were placed near reservoirs to prevent oil residue entering the system. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

MSC Clorinda

MSC Clorinda

MSC Clorinda

The 366 meter long, 165960 dwt container ship MSC Clorinda ran aground on the Suez Canal near the 145 kilometer mark. The MSC Clorinda was headed northbound when it hit bottom. Unable to free itself, three tugs were dispatched to the scene and refloated the boxship a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the MSC Clorinda continued on its voyage from Singapore to Izmit later the same day.

Euro Uno

Euro Uno

Euro Uno
Photo: abs-cbn.com

On December 31, the 420 dwt cargo vessel Euro Uno ran aground just offshore of Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines. The Euro Uno was headed for Siquijor from Lligan City with a cargo of 900 sacks of flour and 3500 sacks of pollard feed when it was struck by a storm. A large wave caused the cargo vessel to be blown off course from the port entrance and wash ashore some 50 yards off the beach. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the vessel remains aground, but the company has arranged a tug to begin salvage operations on the next high tide.