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Category: Japan Tsunami

Tsunami: Asia Symphony

Tsunami: Asia Symphony

 

 

The 6175 dwt freighter Asia Symphony ended high and dry after the tsunami struck the port of Kamaishi, Japan. Photos of the vessel shows wreckage on the bow indicating it had struck another vessel or structure. Reports do not state the condition of the crew or if pollution is being released from the Asia Symphony.

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.