Collision off Osaka

Collision off Osaka

Wan Hai 162

The 159 meter long, 17697 dwt container ship Wan Hai 162 collided with two fishing vessels off Japan in Osaka Bay.  The two fishing vessels capsized spilling out the four crewmen into the water.   Three crew were rescued from the water while one remains missing.  The survivors were taken to hospital for treatment where one later perished a short time later.   No reports of injuries or damage on the Wan Hai 162.   Japanese authorities have launched an investigation into incident.

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Hua Shan

Hua Shan

Hua Shan
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The 97 meter long freighter Hua Shan loaded with 4,000 tons of coal caught fire while off Chaolian Island near Qingdao City, China.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly went out of control.  Fifteen of the 16 crew were able to escape to the Hua Shan’s lifeboat and were later rescued by a passing ship.   One crewman was reported still stranded on the vessel.   No reports of injuries.   No further details reported.

 

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Toia

Toia

The 32 meter long tug Toia collided with the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth at Wellington, New Zealand.  The tug loaded with 50 passengers was passing along the port side of the Queen Elizabeth when the Toia’s funnel struck the cruise ship’s funnel.  The funnel was damaged, but the Toia was able to proceed under its own power.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Local authorities have launched an investigation and have notified Maritime NZ of the incident.

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