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Collision off Hong Kong

Collision off Hong Kong

Photo: scmp.com
Photo: scmp.com

The 97 meter long coastal freighter Zhong Xing 2 collided with the 302 meter long, 79278 dwt container ship Mol Motivator off Hong Kong near Po Toi Island.  The two vessels were proceeding in heavy rain when the Mol Motivator collided with the Zhong Xing 2.  The Zhong Xing 2 quickly sank trapping 11 of its 12 crew.  One crewman from the Zhong Xing 2 was able to escape and was later rescued by a nearby fishing boat.  Authorities  from Guangdong launched an air-sea rescue operation looking for any other survivors.  An oil slick and some lifevests were spotted where the freighter sank.  No reports of injuries on the Mol Motivator.  The Zhong Xing 2 was loaded with cement from Hebei province bound for port of Haikou in Hainan province at the time.  The  MOL Motivator was leaving Hong Kong en route to Yantian.

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Mar Nosso

Mar Nosso

Mar Nosso 2

The 32 meter long, 79 dwt fishing vessel Mar Nosso capsized and sank off Navia, Spain in the Bay of Biscay.  The vessel was fishing for mackerel when it lost stability and rolled over.  Seven of the 12 crew on board were rescued from the water a few hours later.   Survivors suffered from hypothermia and were taken to hospital.  Pollution from the fuel tanks was spotted around the overturn vessel.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Details of Ferry Tragedy Released

Details of Ferry Tragedy Released

Photo: KoreaDaily.com

Photo: KoreaDaily.com

Reports of what happened aboard the Sewol have been released. Some students stated  they had been ushered onto upper decks by their teachers, from whence they were rescued.  However, many more remained in their cabin when they received an announcement requesting  to remain where they were, rather than abandoning ship.

Photo: edaily.co.kr
Photo: edaily.co.kr

Survivors stated that the Sewol listed so suddenly and so steep that many were unable to climb upward to safety.  Many suffered injuries particularly when luggage and other people fell on top of them. Those below stated the lights went out and they could see water pouring in.  Those who followed the order to remain in place, rather than heed attempting to save themselves found themselves trapped below.  Some students trapped below were able to send text messages to their parents.  One child texted her mother saying she could not get up the steeply angled decks and many knew of their dire situation.

Photo: edaily.co.kr
Photo: edaily.co.kr

Rescuers arrived on scene soon after the distress call was sent out. There was clear weather, with good visibility and within sight of land.   Multiple vessels including fishing boats, commercial  and coast guard were on scene.  Helicopters arrived and airlifted those who had climbed onto the listing decks.  However, they could only rescue those who had left their cabins.  Just after two hours of listing,  the Sewol capsized and eventually only a section of her upturned bow remained above water.

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