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Emerald Star

Emerald Star

 

Emerald Star

The 190 meter long, 33205 dwt bulk carrier Emerald Star foundered some 150 nautical miles east of the coast off Cagayan, Philippines. The Emerald Star had departed from Buli, Indonesia with a cargo of nickel ore and 26 crew bound for Lianyungang, China.

While passing through the Luzon Strait, it encountered rough seas due to proximity of Typhoon Odette.  The conditions caused the cargo to liquefy and the bulk carrier lost stability. The crew of the Emerald Star was able to sent out a distress call before the vessel capsized and sank.

The Japanese Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation. Two boats and three aircraft were dispatched to search for survivors. Four nearby vessels joined the search operations. These nearby vessels were able to rescue 15 crew from the water.

Reports state 11 crew were still reported as missing. Search operations had been hampered by bad weather. An oil slick is visible around the area where the Emerald Star sank.

 

Vessel Sunk Off Kuwait

Vessel Sunk Off Kuwait



On October 8, an Iranian cargo vessel sank off the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Causeway near Doha, Kuwait. The vessel was en route to Doha when it ran aground near the bridge. The vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress and eventually sank near the bridge pillars. All six crew from the cargo vessel were rescued.  No reports of injuries. Kuwait authorities dispatched a team to the scene to monitor the area for pollution. No further details disclosed including the cargo vessel’s name.

Fu Shun 67

Fu Shun 67

Fu Shun 67
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On October 8, the 84 meter long cargo vessel Fu Shun 67 capsized and sank near the entrance to the Minjiang River off Fuzhou, China. The Fu Shun 67 was proceeding with a cargo of steel when it lost stability. The steel cargo had shifted and the cargo vessel developed a heavy list. The vessel sent out a distress call and requested assistance. Authorities dispatched a helicopter and rescue ship to the scene. Before rescuers could reach the Fu Shun 67, the 10 crew abandoned ship just before the vessel rolled over and sank. Rescuers arrived on scene and eventually were able to rescue all 10 crew. No reports of injuries.