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Hong Xiang 29

Hong Xiang 29

The 115 meter long freighter Hong Xiang 29 sank in Bohai Bay near Longkou, China.  The Hong Xiang 29 was proceeding to Taizhou from Tianjin when it capsized and sank suddenly in strong winds.  One of the 14 crewmen on board was survived and rescued by authorities.  Search and rescue boats have retrieved 12 bodies.  No further details reported.

 

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MV Maria Angelica Grace

MV Maria Angelica Grace

The ro-ro cargo vessel Maria Angelica Grace capsized and sank  near Mandaue City, Philippines.  The vessel had moored at a pier when a larger vessel passed the dock.   The resulting wake caused the vessel to list and lose stability.   No reports of injuries to the 18 crew and 7 drivers who were on board at the time.   There were several trucks loaded with cargo of rice and sugar in the hold at the time of the incident.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene and placed booms around the Maria Angelica to contain any pollution released.   Reports state there was some 8,000 litres of diesel fuel on board .

 

 

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Collision off Osaka

Collision off Osaka

Wan Hai 162

The 159 meter long, 17697 dwt container ship Wan Hai 162 collided with two fishing vessels off Japan in Osaka Bay.  The two fishing vessels capsized spilling out the four crewmen into the water.   Three crew were rescued from the water while one remains missing.  The survivors were taken to hospital for treatment where one later perished a short time later.   No reports of injuries or damage on the Wan Hai 162.   Japanese authorities have launched an investigation into incident.

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