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Tsunami: Emu Arrow

Tsunami: Emu Arrow

The 51,800 dwt freighter Emu Arrow suffered hull damage during the tsunami while at the port of Kashima, Japan. The Emu Arrow was unloading cargo when the tsunami struck sending the vessel colliding with other ships berthed nearby. Using its bow thruster and main engine, the Emu Arrow avoided being washed ashore by the strong currents with the tsunami. The crew 0f 26 were reported safe with no injuries. The Emu Arrow is at anchor and will be inspected to the extent of damage to the vessel. No reports of oil pollution being released.

Tsunami: Khrizolitovyy

Tsunami: Khrizolitovyy

The 523 dwt reefer fish vessel Khrizolitovyy was damaged during the tsunami while berthed in the port of Ofunato, Japan. The vessel was pushed to shore and then pulled back when the waters retreated leaving the vessel aground. The main engine was damaged. There was 13 crew on board which were able to be taken aboard a fishing vessel as there was no way to reach shore. Two crew were ashore during the tsunami and reported in a rehabilitation center. One crewman suffered a broken leg/hand.

Tsunami: Shiramizu

Tsunami: Shiramizu

The 91,439 dwt freighter Shiramizu sustained severe damage by the tsunami near Shinchi, Japan. The vessel was to unload 70,000 tons of coal when the wave struck. The Shiramizu sustained damage to several tanks and oil pollution was released. The crew was reported in good shape.

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