Browsed by
Category: Grounding

Yu Zhou Qi Hang Update

Yu Zhou Qi Hang Update

Yu Zhou Qi Hang
Photo: Taiwan Environmental Protection Dept

The 143 meter long, 12,135 dwt heavy lift vessel Yu Zhou Qi Hang has been driven ashore some 2.4 miles north of Yeliu Cape, Taiwan by Super Typhoon Kong-Rey. Reports state the vessel has sustained significant hull damage and one of the heavy gantry cranes has collapsed onto the shoreline. Authorities are monitoring pollution as the Yu Zhou Qi Hang had some 247 tons of heavy oil fuel and 37 tons of light oil in its fuel tanks. Authorities have placed booms around the entrances to harbors of Dongao, Yehliu and Guikong.

News reports state the vessel had lost engine power shortly after leaving Keelung which had not been initially reported.

Tromsø

Tromsø

Tromsø
Photo: nordlys.no

On the afternoon of October 29, the 25 meter long, 208 gt passenger ship Tromsø (IMO: 5375204) ran aground in the Tromsøysundet south of the Tromsø Bridge. The Tromsø was proceeding with just its crew onboard from Nord-Lenangenon when a strong wind gust caused the vessel to run up on an uncharted sandbar. The passenger ship remained aground during the low tide until it was able to be pulled free by a tugboat. The Tromsø was towed to the Imes quay where it was inspected for damage.  Reports state the hull had just minor damage from the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Beyond 2

Beyond 2

Beyond 2
Photo: argenports.com.ar

On October 22, the 181 meter long, 34126 dwt bulk carrier Beyond 2 (IMO: 9526564) ran aground twice on the Paraná River near Rosario, Argentina. The Beyond 2 departed from the ACA terminal in San Lorenzo with 33,000 tons of sorghum with a pilot onboard. The Beyond 2 proceeded downstream when the bulk carrier touch bottom on the river. The Beyond 2 remained aground for 24 hours until two tugboats arrived and successfully refloated it. The Beyond 2 continued on its voyage when it ran aground again an hour later. The vessel had vessel had veered just 40 meters outside the navigation channel and became stuck.  Two tugboats were sent again and freed the Beyond 2 again. The Beyond 2 proceeded to anchor in Rosario for inspections.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Beyond 2
Photo: argenports.com.ar

Reports state the dredging on the river in the area allowed sediment to settle on a single mound which has become a hazard to navigation. The Beyond 2 was kept at a draft of 9.77 meters which should have allowed it to pass over the area dredged to 10 meters deep.