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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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Shans 101

Shans 101

Shans 101
Photo: primorye24.ru

The 56 meter long, 347 dwt fishing vessel Shans 101 capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan near Svetlaya, Russia.  When the Shans 101 failed to make contact with the owner, the authorities were contacted and a search and rescue mission was launched.  Aircraft along with several fishing boats joined in the search for the missing Shans 101.  The fishing vessel Talan reported spotting the overturn hull of the Shans 101.  A short time later, the 130 meter long freighter Anatoly Torchinov found a life raft with 15 survivors and six dead.  Nine crewmen were still missing.   The survivors stated the vessel was struck by a large wave flipping the Shans 101 over.

Photo: Anatoly Torchinov
Photo: Anatoly Torchinov

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  Initial reports state the Shans 101 did have an emergency beacon, but it wasn’t functional.

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