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Month: January 2019

Star Centurion

Star Centurion

Star Centurion
Photo: splash247.com

On January 13, the 144 meter long, 13360 dwt pipe layer vessel Star Centurion was struck by the 176 meter long, 40094 dwt tanker Antea in the Singapore Strait off Bintan Island, Indonesia. The Star Centurion had been at anchor when the Antea struck the pipelay vessel amidships.  The Star Centurion’s hull was holed and suffered water ingress.  The vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding and the Star Centurion developed a severe list. All 22 crew on the Star Centurion abandoned ship into the lifeboats before the pipe layer capsized onto its port side and partially sank. No reports of injuries.

Star Centurion
Photo: thejakartapost.com

Indonesian authorities have dispatched vessels to monitor the wreck.  The Star Centurion’s hull remains partially above water. Reports state the Antea had sustained damage, but was able to proceed under its own power to the port of Kuala Sungai Linggi.  The owners of the Star Centurion have awarded Smit Salvage the contract to salvage the vessel.

Ringaskjær

Ringaskjær

Ringaskjær
Photo: midtsiden.no

The 42 meter long fish carrier Ringaskjær ran aground near Hekkingen, Norway.  The Ringaskjær had some 300 tons of herring on board when it struck a rock and sustained hull damage. The fish carrier suffered water ingress.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched vessels and a helicopter to the scene. The NSSR lifeboat arrived a short time later and found the Ringaskjær had sustained a large amount of flooding.  The NSSR lifeboat deployed out several dewatering pumps to bring the flooding under control.  Authorities removed part of the cargo of herring from the holds.

After the water ingress was controlled and the fish carrier was no longer in danger of sinking, the Ringaskjær was taken under tow to Eidkjosen by the NSSR lifeboat.  No reports of injuries.

JSW Salem

JSW Salem

JSW Salem
Photo: uscg

On January 10, the 292 meter long, 176217 dwt bulk carrier JSW Salem ran aground on the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The JSW Salem had departed from Baltimore and was headed for Inixy, India with 120,000 tons of coal when it ran aground off Cape Henry.  The bulk carrier alerted the Coast Guard who dispatched the 45 foot long response boat and a helicopter to the scene. An inspection found the JSW Salem had suffered no damage and no pollution had been released. The vessel was able to refloat itself on the rising tide and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.