The 19000 ton French chemical tanker Chantaco went aground near Havringe, Sweden. The vessel’s anchor dragged resulting in it grounding. Reports state damage to the ballast tanks and resulting list. No pollution release was reported. The Chantaco was bound for Oxelosund, Sweden from Riga, Latvia.
The standby vessel Ocean Sun (962 dwt) had a fire in the engine room off Flamborough Head in the North Sea in a fresh gale with 18 to 25 foot waves. The crew was able to extinguish the fire and regain some power. The Ocean Sun provides support for the gas rig Ensco 72. No reports of injuries to the 12 man crew, but the vessel will be returning to Aberdeen.
The bulk frieghter Jian Mao 9 sank off the coast of Danang, Vietnam. The 34,456 dwt vessel crew of 26 were all rescued by the container vessel Nyk Aquarius. The Aquarius was sailing from Senkou, China to Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam. Reports do not state the cause of the sinking.
