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Author: Paul Hancock

CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara
Photo: voi.id

On the night of December 25, the 300 meter long, 110525 dwt container ship CMA CGM Niagara (IMO: 9722675) collided with the barge Harbour Jupiter in the Strait of Malacca. The Harbour Jupiter loaded with containers was being towed by the 26 meter long tugboat Harbour Dragon (MMSI: 533132961) to Sibu, Malaysi when the CMA CGM Niagara approached. The container ship had lost control and veered towards the barge.  The ship struck the port side of the barge resulting in some structural damage to the Harbour Jupiter. There were no reports of injuries to the 25 crew on the CMA CGM Niagara or to the 10 crew on the Harbour Jupiter.

Authorities responded to the scene and conducted a technical inspection on the vessels and have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

 

Torvind

Torvind

Torvind
Photo: NSSR

On the night of December 23, the 61 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Torvind (IMO: 7332490) became disabled in Norwegian Sea off Hustadvika, Norway. The Torvind was headed to Piraeus when it suffered multiple failures. The cargo vessel had suffered engine failure along with problems with its rudder. Unable to regain power and a loss of steering, the vessel requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the 22 meter long NSSR lifeboat Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360), the 34 meter long tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) supported by a rescue helicopter. The NSSR lifeboat arrived on the scene and was able to establish a towline after several attempts to the Torvind. The towline was transferred to the Waterlord and all the vessels proceeded towards Kristiansund.

On December 25, the tow was halted off Sunndalsøra where the Torvind dropped anchor. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Jhon David

Jhon David

Jhon David
Photo: mb.com.ph

On the afternoon of December 28, the motorized banca Jhon David capsized in the Olango Channel off Gilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines. The Jhon David departed from Getafe, Bohol with 18 passengers bound for Cebu City.  As the banca was off Gilutungan Island, the vessel lost stability and capsized.  The Philippine Coast Guard received reports of the incident and dispatched a search and rescue operation.

Oceanjet 10

Fourteen passengers were rescued by the 24 meter long, 249 gt passenger ferry Ocean Jet 10 (Official No: 07-0000196) who were later safely transported to Cebu City.  Two passengers were rescued by a nearby banca. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued the two banca crew members. There were no reports of injuries.

The adrift Jhon David was later recovered off Cuaming Island, Bohol. The Coast Guard attached a towing line and secured the banca.

Philippine authorities conducted an initial investigation in Cebu with interviews of the passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard stated it would look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.