Jadestar

Jadestar

Photo: inquirer.net
Photo: inquirer.net

The passenger ship Jadestar went aground off Basilian near Tabiawan, Philippines.  The Jadestar was en route to Zamboanga with 63 passengers and crew when it grounded in shallow water only a hundred meters off shore.  The vessel requested assistance from the Philippine authorities who dispatched small military boats to the scene.  The boats were able to bring passengers and cargo ashore.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.  Reports state there was some panic among the passengers when the vessel’s engines stopped and conditions worsened.

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Floating Bridge Aground

Floating Bridge Aground

Photo: islandecho.co.uk
Photo: islandecho.co.uk

The small passenger and cycle chain-ferry, called locally as a Floating Bridge, ran aground while operating between East and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight.  The chain-ferry was delayed docking while the tide was going out.  The chain-ferry  was left high and dry.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the delay was due to a towed bus becoming stuck and blocked the carriageway.

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Collision off Gibraltar

Collision off Gibraltar

Photo: Shipspotting.com
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 290 meter long, 185827 dwt bulk carrier Cape Med collided with the 169 meter long, 22271 dwt freighter Le Sheng off Algeciras, Spain.  The Cape Med had departed from Gibraltar when it was struck by the Le Sheng which was approaching Algeciras.  The Le Sheng’s bow was crushed while the Cape Med suffered damage to a ballast tank resulting in water ingress.  No reports of injuries.  Both vessels were detained and dropped anchor in the Bay of Gibraltar to await surveys.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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