Browsed by
Category: Capsize

JMS Delta (Wan Shenzhou 67)

JMS Delta (Wan Shenzhou 67)

JMS Delta

On January 16, the 98 foot long, 368 gt tugboat JMS Delta capsized and sank on the Yangtze River off Taizhou City, Jiangsu, China. The tugboat was undergoing sea trials and had just completed a test of the main engine when it suddenly lost stability. Water quickly flooded the vessel as it capsized.  A search and rescue mission search the scene, but was impeded by the swift currents and low temperatures.  Only 3 of the 25 persons on board were rescued. One survived by holding onto a hydraulic pump when the tug capsized. Authorities were able to raise the tugboat two days later. Authorities stated the vessel had be undergoing trials without notifying and reporting the condition of the tugboat. Reports have listed the vessel as both the JMS Delta and as the Wanshenzhou 67.

Related articles
Eyak

Eyak

Eyak
Photo: sitkaharborguide.com

 

The 80 foot long fishing boat Eyak ran aground and sank off Calligan Island near Sitka, Alaska. The Eyak had run aground during the early morning hours and the vessel requested assistance. A Sitka Mountain Rescue boat along with a Alaska Wildlife vessel responded to the scene. The 4 crew on board the Eyak were safely rescued.  The Eyak had capsized and partially sank with just a small portion of the overturn hull visible. Authorities are monitoring the situation for pollution. The fishing vessel had 500 gallons of fuel on board when it sank. Local reports state the crew did not have any survival suits on board the Eyak.

Leif Roald

Leif Roald

Leif Roald

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Leif Roald ran aground off Braken, Norway.  The Leif Roald had struck a reef and sustained significant damage.  The fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and developed a significant list. The vessel sent out a distress call with the lifeboat Erik Bye responding along with several fishing boats in the area.  The nine crew on the Leif Roald abandoned ship into life rafts. All nine crew were rescued and later taken to hospital. The Leif Roald later capsized.  Reports state the Leif Roald was swept off the reef and sank with no debris spotted.