The 145 meter long, 19992 dwt tanker Lime Galaxy collided with the 275 meter long, 51280 dwt container ship Fei He off Jurong Island, Singapore. The Lime Galaxy struck the boxship resulting with a fuel tank rupture on the Fei He. No reports of injuries. Authorities were able to contain the pollution. Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power to a nearby anchorage.
The 122 meter long ro-ro cargo freighter Clipper Ranger allided with a pier at Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The vessel’s hull was significantly damaged requiring emergency repairs. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board. The Clipper Ranger was removed from service and proceeded to dry dock for repairs. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
On January 24, the 5107 dwt freighter Seminole went around on the Azov-Don Sea Canal. The freighter was en route to Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with 3000 tons of grain when it grounded due to lower water levels. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The vessel awaits for the water level to rise before it will be refloated.
