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Month: September 2024

Collision off Chittagong

Collision off Chittagong

Navios Celestial

On September 7, the 190 meter long, 58,063 dwt bulk carrier Navios Celestial (IMO: 9496226) collided in the Bay of Bengal with the 167 meter long, 28387 dwt bulk carrier Friendly Islands (IMO: 9615042) on the outer anchorage of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Navios Celestial loaded with 44,000 tons of fertilizer had its anchor drag which allowed the vessel to drift into Friendly Islands which had some 27,000 tons of lentils in its hold.  Both vessels sustained minor damage, but no injuries, water ingress or pollution released.

Both bulk carriers shifted their anchorage position while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Friendly Islands

Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Maia
Photo: kuban.tv

On September 5, the 141 meter long, 5600 dwt tanker Maia (IMO: 9417050) collided with the 112 meter long, 3332 dwt cargo vessel Phrygia (IMO: 8842583) on the Don River near Azov, Russia. The two vessels were passing on the river when they collided.  Both the Maia and Phrygia sustained some mechanical damage, but there were no injuries or pollution released. The two vessels will be inspected by authorities. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the incident.

Phrygia

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie

Rhein Melodie
Photo: deorkaan.nl

On September 3, the 132 meter long river cruise ship Rhein Melodie (MMSI: 21178140) suffered a fire near a quay on the Voorzaan Canal in Zaandam, Netherlands. Few details are reported on the incident. The fire was reported in the engine room resulting in some damage. No passengers were reported injured and all have departed from the vessel.  Authorities detained the vessel while the crew made repairs.  Reports state the Rhein Melodie departed for Amsterdam under its own power a few days later.