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Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Photo: fleetmon
Photo: fleetmon

The 160 meter long, 14395 dwt cargo ship Ana sank just off shore of Lianjiang Road, Fuzhou, China.  The Ana been at anchor off Lianjiang since July 8 when the cargo ship had become disabled in heavy seas.   The disabled Ana tried to ride out the storm surge as Typhoon Matmo passed near the area, but the vessel’s anchor dragged.  As the Ana was being blown ashore, the crew sent out a distress call.  Chinese authorities dispatched helicopters to the scene.  All 17 crewmen on the Ana were listed to safety.  No reports of injuries.

Photo: shipspotting
Photo: shipspotting

 

Ferry MCY lost off Vanuatu

Ferry MCY lost off Vanuatu

The ferry MCY capsized and sank off Efate Island near Mangaliliu, Vanuatu.  The ferry left Malekula to Port Vila loaded with fuel and cargo with 41 passengers and crew on board.  After travelling several kilometers out to sea, the MCY’s engines failed.  The ferry drifted for several hours when it rolled over and sank in 350 meters of water.   No distress call was sent by the vessel, but a passenger used a mobile phone to call the police station in Port Vila.  A rescue vessel was dispatched and picked up 37 survivors and were taken to Port Vila.   Three passengers and one crewman perished.  Reports state the ferry had made repairs to a hole in the hull prior to leaving Malekula. Unconfirmed reports state the repairs failed to stop the water ingress resulting in the loss of stability.  Also, the ferry was overloaded as it was rated only to carry up to 30 passengers.  The Vanuatu Prime Minister has vowed a full investigation into the incident.

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AMT Explorer Sank

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AMT Explorer

The 92 meter long cable barge AMT Explorer  capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Sardinia.  The barge was being towed by the tug Red Husky from Naples to Bremerhaven with cable when the vessel lost stability and capsized.  The crew on board were able to abandon ship and rescued.  No reports of injuries.  The cable on board the AMT Explorer was estimated to be worth 28 million euros.  Reports state that Smit Salvage has been contracted to recover the barge and cable.