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Collision off Poortugaal

Collision off Poortugaal

Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the night of April 13, the 150 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Chimo (MMSI: 244130477) and collided with the 135 meter long self-propelled container barge New Jersey (MMSI: 244927482) on the Oude Maas near Poortugaal, Netherlands.

The two vessel struck head-on with the Chimo sustained a large hole torn in its hull above the waterline. The New Jersey also sustained significant damage to its port side of its bow above the water line.  There were no injuries reported on either vessel. Reports stated the New Jersey was able to proceed under its own power to a shipyard in Dordrecht for repairs.

Collision off Hải Phòng

Collision off Hải Phòng

Hosei Crown

On the morning of April 8, the 120 meter long, 13762 dwt cargo vessel Hosei Crown (IMO: 9543926) collided in the Gulf of Bắc Bộ with the fishing vessel TH 92686 TS off Hải Phòng, Vietnam.  The Hosei Crown struck the TH 92686 TS causing the fishing vessel to quickly sink and sending its 12 man crew into the water.

Vietnam authorities received a distress call and alerted nearby vessels to assist in the search and rescue efforts. The Hosei Crown also assisted by releasing life rafts in the area. Authorities deployed the rescue vessel SAR 411 to search the area where the fishing vessel sank.  After several hours of searching,  8 crew of the TH 92686 TS had been safely rescued from the water.  Unfortunately, four crew perished when the fishing vessel sank and their bodies would be later recovered.

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center has launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state there was fog in the area at the time of the incident.

Collision near the Kreekrak Locks

Collision near the Kreekrak Locks

Nicky
Photo: flows.be

On the afternoon of April 2, the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Nicky (IMO: 9496484) was in a collision on Scheldt-Rhine Canal with the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Volturno (MSSI: 244660954) just outside of the Kreekrak Locks in Reimerswaal, Netherlands. The Volturno‘s bow struck the Nicky hull amidships. The Nicky‘s port hull was holed above the water line while the bow of the Volturno suffered bow damage. No reports of pollution released.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There has been no disclosure if anyone was injured from the incident. The Nicky remained berthed near the locks while the Volturno proceed to berth in Antwerp.