On the evening of October 1, the 185.5 meter long, 37548 dwt cargo vessel MSC Silver II (IMO: 9225249) collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea off Fort Kochi, India. The MSC Silver II had been alerted by other fishing vessels nearby that a fishing vessel was in their path. The cargo vessel slowed down just before it struck the Prathyasha. Reports state some of crew on the Prathyasha jumped overboard as the cargo vessel brushed against their vessel. Fortunately, all the crew on the fishing vessel were unharmed. However, the fishing vessel sustained damage along with many fishing nets were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or damage onboard the MSC Silver II.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. New reports state the main shipping channel was some 20 kilometers away from where the incident occurred. The reason why the MSC Silver II was proceeding in the area was not disclosed.
On the afternoon of September 28, the Philippine Coast Guard reported 6 vessels had run aground while Typhoon Opong passed over the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and Romblon, Philippines.
June Aster
The 59 meter long ro-ro passenger cargo vessel June Aster (MMSI: 548848200) ran aground some 30 meters off the shoreline of Barangay Poblacion. The vessel was loaded with 14,000 litres of diesel fuel, vehicles and equipment. The 16 crew on board were safely rescued. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Julienne
The barge Julienne loaded with some 3,000 bags of rice bound for Botolan, Zambales ran aground after its mooring lines snapped by the strong winds. The barge drifted ashore. Reports state all 4 crew onboard were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.
Big Glory
The barge Big Glory ran ashore off shoreline of Sitio Big Tabinay in Barangay Tabinay, Puerto Galera. The Big Glory had dropped anchor trying to shelter from the heavy seas and strong winds when its anchor chain snapped. The barge drifted ashore with all 8 crew members rescued. The Big Glory had 3.5 tons of sand bound for Navotas. No reports of injuries.
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Big Joy
The barge Big Joy went aground on the rocky shoreline. Reports state the barge had been sheltering from typhoon. All eight crew members on board were rescued. No reports of injuries.
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Jishun 2
The fishing vessel Jishun 2 went aground some 10 meters off the shore at Sitio Pamustusin in Barangay Harrison, Paluan. The fishing vessel departed from Tayamaan, but had to find shelter after being battered by strong waves. The crew attempted to drop anchor but the anchor line entangled with the propeller. Now disabled, the Jishun 2 drifted until it ran aground on a sandbar off the shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard reports that all crew members were rescued. No reports of injuries. The fishing vessel was being monitored for any pollution being released.
Solid Harmony
The 104 meter long, 1738 dwt cargo vessel Solid Harmony (IMO: 9851397) ran aground near Barangay Cabolutan in San Agustin, Romblon. The Solid Harmony was bound for North Harbor in Manila when the vessel diverted and seeking shelter from Typhoon Opong. Large waves caused the anchor to drag and the cargo vessel went ashore. Reports state all crew members were rescued. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of September 30, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Altair (MMSI: 211191530) allided on the Osnabrück Canal at Osnabrück, Germany. The Altair had departed from Sachsenhagen when it struck a bridge over the canal at Osnabrück. The barge’s wheelhouse was destroyed in the allision while a water pipe on the bridge was damaged. The master of the Altair suffered minor injures. He would later receive medical treatment. Traffic on the bridge was halted during an inspection, but was reopened a few hours later. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.
