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Captain Raleigh

Captain Raleigh

Captain Raleigh
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On the morning of May 9, the 68 foot long, 112 gt fishing vessel Captain Raleigh (IMO: 7937575) sank in Grays Harbor off Westport, Washington. The Captain Raleigh contacted the United States Coast Guard that the fishing vessel had sprung a leak and requested assistance.  The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue to the site and rescued 3 of the 4 crew members.  Reports state the Captain Raleigh continued to flood until it had capsized and later sank.  One crew member was reported missing.

The Coast Guard conducted a search for the crew member with aircraft from Astoria searching the area while divers searched the sunken vessel.  The Coast Guard called off the search the following morning without finding the missing crew member.  Washington State authorities have also deployed a response team to manage the pollution. Oil pollution was spotted where the Captain Raleigh sank from diesel fuel leaking out. Due to strong currents and the search operation, no booms were deployed to contain the spill.  Authorities state there were no traces of pollution along the shoreline .

Captain Raleigh
Photo: x.com/uscg

No further details reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Long Tau River Collision

Long Tau River Collision

Glengyle
Photo: tuoitre.vn

On the night of April 25, the 200 meter long, 34152 dwt container ship KMTC Surabaya (IMO: 9821081) collided with the 181 meter long, 37679 dwt bulk carrier Glengyle (IMO: 9727285) on the Long Tau River at An Thoi Dong, Ho chi Minh, Vietnam. The KMTC Surabaya bow struck the Glengyle just forward the superstructure along its port hull nearly breaking the vessel in two. With part of the hull ripped open, the Glengyle sustained uncontrolled water ingress in one of the holds and engine room causing the vessel to partially sink by the stern. The KMTC Surabaya sustained bow damage, but was able to contain the water ingress and was in no danger of sinking. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Vietnamese Authorities responded to the incident and found the Glengyle had released oil pollution resulting in an oil sheen around both vessels. Containment booms were placed to contain the pollution.

Reports state the vessels were still locked together as both vessels drifted towards the shoreline. Salvage plans state the vessels will be pulled away from each other. Authorities state that maritime traffic in the area was not impacted by the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Hong Hai 16

Hong Hai 16

Hong Hai 16
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the evening of April 15, the 144 meter long, 20421 dwt dredger Hong Hai 16 (IMO: 8665870) capsized in the Mindoro Strait off Barangay Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. The Hong Hai 16 had lost stability while dredging a short distance off the coast.

A video caught the vessel listing heavily to port before it suddenly rolled over in less than a minute. Of the 25 crew on board the sand dredger, 14 crew were able to escape and found in the water near the hull.

The Philippine Coast Guard arrived on scene and began a search and rescue operation looking for the missing crew.  The initial search found the body of one crew member.  Divers were brought to the site and began searching within the Hong Hai 16‘s compartments. Divers would find 3 more bodies trapped inside the vessel. The Coast Guard states there is some hope the missing crew members may be found alive possibly in the engine room.

Hong Hai 16
Photo: x.com

An oil sheen was spotted around the overturned Hong Hai 16.  The Coast Guard deployed booms around the stern off the hull to contain the pollution.

Authorities have contacted the vessel’s owner to start salvage operations. The Coast Guard has asked ship’s owner to hire an accredited salvor while it conducted an underwater survey and risk assessment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.