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Shun Tien No. 606

Shun Tien No. 606

Shun Tien 606
Photo: appledaily.com.tw

The fishing vessel Shun Tien No. 606 partially sank at its berth in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The fishing vessel was battered against the quay by the strong wind and waves from typhoon Meranti. One crewman perished of the 22 crew on board at the time of the incident. The fuel tanks on the Shun Tien No. 666 also ruptured and oil pollution was spotted around the hull. Authorities placed booms around the fishing vessels to contain any pollution released. Reports stated that many nearby fishing vessels were severely damaged by the typhoon.

Espiritu Paraguayo

Espiritu Paraguayo

Espiritu Paraguayo
Photo: infobae.com

On August 29, the towboat Espiritu Paraguayo sank on the Paraná river near Bella Vista, Argentina. The towboat was pushing a string of barges when it struck an unknown underwater object puncturing the vessel’s hull. The Espiritu Paraguayo later sank with the hull on the bottom with only part of the superstructure remaining above the water. Authorities arrived on scene and stopped the traffic near the tug. Oil pollution was spotted around the towboat.  No reports of injuries.

Mons

Mons

Mons
Photo: raja.fi

The 25 meter long tugboat Mons ran aground off the island of Airisto near Turku, Finland. The Mons had suffered rudder failure when it drifted aground. No reports of injuries to the three crew on board. Authorities arrived on scene and found there was some oil pollution around the tugboat. Booms were placed around the vessel and most of the pollution was hydraulic oil and was recovered by absorbent pads. Divers inspected the hull and found it remained intact.  The Mons was later refloated and was able to proceeded to Turku under its own power.