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Month: January 2022

Asiatic Sun

Asiatic Sun

Asiatic Sun
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On December 26, 2021,  the 143 meter long, 12774 dwt container ship Asiatic Sun allided with the pier at Taichung Port, Taiwan. The Asiatic Sun was attempting to berth at Taichung after a voyage from Taipei when its bow struck the pier. The bow of the Asiatic Sun was heavily damaged. Some 7 meters of the pier was damaged or destroyed by the allision.

No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Maritime Port Bureau and the Ministry of Transport have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state there were strong winds in the area at the time.

 

KMP Amadea

KMP Amadea

KMP Amadea
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On December 29, 2021, the 135 meter long, 3250 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Amadea ran aground in the Sundra Strait off the island of Kandang Lunik, Indonesia. The KMP Amadea departed from Bakauheni with 342 passengers and 97 vehicles on board when strong winds and currents caused the vessel to run aground on a coral reef. Reports state the ferry remained stuck for 14 hours until tugs arrived to free the vessel. Initial attempts to free the ferry failed and the vessel remained aground on the reef.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities are on scene and working on a recovery plan. Reports states many passengers on board were irate and wanted to be removed off the vessel.

Frijsenborg

Frijsenborg

FRIJSENBORG

On December 24, 2021, the 179 meter long 9100 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Frijsenborg caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 450 miles off Baja California Sur, Mexico.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel sustained damage to the engine and became disabled. The vessel requested assistance and a tug was dispatched from San Diego to take the Frijsenborg under tow. No reports of injuries.