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Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing
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On the evening of June 12, the 123 meter long cargo vessel Wilson Nanjing (IMO: 9431018) allided with a vessel on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Wilson Nanjing was departing from Bremen bound for Delfzijl when it struck a vessel moored at the pier. The maneuver had the port stern from the Wilson Nanjing strike the foreship of the moored vessel.  Both vessels sustained on minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Wilson Nanjing
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The water police arrived on site and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities found the master of the Wilson Nanjing was intoxicated which was confirmed by a breathalyzer.  Reports state the Wilson Nanjing remained in Bremen for several days before it was released on June 17. The vessel had been detained due to multiple deficiencies before it was allowed to proceed on June 18.

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger
Photo: KEGM

On June 16, the 120 meter long, 8057 dwt heavy list vessel Industrial Challenger (IMO: 9213935) caught fire in the Çanakkale Strait off Kumkale, Turkey. The Industrial Challenger  was headed to Yalova from Marmaris when a fire broke out in the engine room. Reports state the fire was extinguished, but the heavy list vessel sustained engine damage and went adrift.  The KEGM dispatched tugs which took the Industrial Challenger under tow to a nearby anchorage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Strait of Hormuz Collision

Strait of Hormuz Collision

 

On the evening of June 16, the 336 meter long, 156452 gt VLCC tanker Front Eagle (IMO: 9855343) collided with the 274 meter long, 164551 dwt Suezmax tanker Adalynn (IMO: 9231767) in the the Gulf of Oman some 22 nautical miles off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates.  The Front Eagle had departed from the Khor Fakkan anchorage fully loaded when it completed a starboard turn bound for Zhoushan.  During the maneuver the Front Eagle struck the aft port quarter of the passing Adalynn.  The collision resulted in a hull breached and massive fire on the Adalynn. The blaze quickly spread and consumed the superstructure of the tanker.  With the fire out of control the 24 crew of the Adalynn abandoned ship and rescued by UAE National Guard.  The fire had spread onto the deck of the Front Eagle.  The crew of the Front Eagle were able to extinguish the fire. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the cause of the incident may have been a navigational error on the Front Eagle.  However, there have been prior incidents of GPS signals being spoofed. UAE authorities have stated the incident is not “security related”.  News accounts stated the fire continues to engulf the Adalynn.  No word if UAE or other authorities in the area will attempt to extinguish the fire or just allow the tanker to sink.