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Dual Destroyer Incidents

Dual Destroyer Incidents

Tso Ying
Photo: udn.com

On October 3, the Taiwan Navy had 2 destroyers sustain damage in separate incidents. In the port of Kaohsiung, the 171 meter long Kee Lung-class destroyer Tso Ying was struck by the 152 meter long, 19999 dwt tanker Everrich 3. The Everrich 3 was making a turn to head out of port when it sideswiped the stern of the Tso Ying which was at its berth. The tanker sustained significant bow damage while the destroyer suffered a large dent and hull breach at the stern. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Everrich 3 was ordered back port for inspection.

Chin Fu En
Photo: cna.com.tw

Off Suao harbor, the 171 meter long destroyer Keelung collided with the fishing vessel Chin Fu En.  Both vessels were heading into port when the Keelung attempted to pass the slower fishing vessel. During the attempt to overtake the Chin Fu En, the destroyer struck the stern of the fishing vessel. The Chin Fu En sustained damage to port aft section while the Keelung was undamaged. There were no injuries on either vessel.

 

Maria Matilde

Maria Matilde

Maria Matilde
Philstar.com

The 73.5 meter long, 422 dwt ro-ro ferry Maria Matilde struck the island of Tablas, Philippines. The ferry had departed from Odiongan bound for Romblon Island with 251 passengers. The ferry was in heavy rain as it passed through the Tablas Strait and struck a large rock formation off Tablas Island. The bow of the ferry sustained severe damage above the waterline. Reports state 87 passengers sustained injuries  with several having major injuries. The injured were taken to Romblon by rescuers for treatment. Four vehicles sustained damage by the impact.

There are multiple and conflicting reports to the cause of the incident. One report states the vessel had suffered steering failure while another states an error with the navigation system resulted in the allision. All accounts state visibility was limited due to the heavy rains.  The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Aquaventus

Aquaventus

Aquaventus
Photo: zhzactueel.nl

On September 22, the 63 meter long self-propelled barge Aquaventus allided with a bunker/supply vessel on the Beneden-Merwede River near Hardinxveld, Netherlands. The Aquaventus sustained a large dent in the hull, but no water ingress reported. The bunker sustained damage to its gangway and moorings.  No reports of injuries or pollution from either vessel.

Authorities arrived on the scene and has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the vessel was able to continue on its voyage a few days later.