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Month: October 2025

Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

On the evening of October 25, the 335 meter long, 144,572 dwt container ship Wan Hai A17 (IMO: 9968528) collided with the bulk carrier Haili 5 in the Lingding Channel, Pearl River Estuary, China. The Wan Hai A17 had departed from Ningbo when it struck the inbound Haili 5. The Haili 5 sustained hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress and sink a short time later.

Authorities launched a search and rescue operation for the 15 crew of the Haili 5. Multiple vessels and aircraft search the area where the Haili 5 sank while advising passing vessels to stay clear.  Reports state that 13 crew would be pulled from the water with 2 listed as missing.

Haili 5
Photo: linkedin

The Wan Hai A17 proceeded to berth in Nansha on October 26.  Details on damage caused to the container ship was not disclosed.  Authorities did not provide any details if any pollution had been released or not.

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
Photo: swr.de

On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Radoche Tercero

Radoche Tercero

 

Radoche Tercero
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the early morning of October 22, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Radoche Tercero (IMO: 8968519) suffered water ingress in the Irish Sea some 55 nautical miles southwest of Castletown, Ireland. The flooding, possibly caused by a hull breach, could not be controlled by the vessel’s pumps. The Radoche Tercero sent out a distress call before abandoning ship. The Irish Coast Guard dispatched vessels along with the nearby 36 meter long fishing vessel Puenteareas Uno (IMO: 9194189) responded.  The Puenteareas Uno safely rescued all 12 crew members of the Radoche Tercero and transport them to Castletown. No reports of injuries. Reports on October 22 stated the Radoche Tercero had later sunk.