TS Taipei

TS Taipei

TS Taipei

The 168 meter long, 20615 dwt container ship TS Taipei ran aground just off the Taiwan coast near New Taipei City. The  TS Taipei had suffered engine failure during a strong storm. The boxship was blown aground just 300 meters off the beach.  The TS Taipei suffered hull damage and water ingress.  The vessel’s engine room flooded and oil pollution was released into the sea.  Authorities laid out barriers to contain the pollution.  All 21 crew on board were airlifted off the TS Taipei.  No reports of injuries.

Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways
Photo: twitter

On March 9, the 230 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Begonia Seaways allided with a buoy off Flushing, Netherlands. The Begonia Seaways was en route to Gothenburg from Terneuzen when  it struck the buoy. Damage was reported to be minimal.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim
Photo: seychellesnewsagency.com

The 68 meter long, 1846 dwt fishing vessel Oriental Kim ran aground on the Seychelles near L’ilot, Glacis.  The Oriental Kim was en route to Port Victoria when it ran ashore on the rocky coastline.  The bow of the vessel sustained damage and authorities reported that some oil pollution was spotted around the vessel.  The Coast Guard has placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Oriental Kim had some 250 tons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.  No reports of injuries to the 25 crew on board.  Reports state divers have been contracted and have already begun repair work so that tugs can later refloat the vessel.  The Oriental Kim had some 700 tons of fish in its hold.