Rich Forest

Rich Forest

The 153 meter long, 21317 dwt bulk freighter Rich Forest became disabled in the Pacific Ocean near Guam.  The bulk carrier was en route to China from the Solomon Islands loaded with timber.  The vessel was sailing in heavy seas with 4 meter waves and 20 to 30 knot winds when it suffered a leak.   The Rich Forest suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the engine room and the vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding.  The crew requested assistance  with two USCG cutters responding, one from Guam and the other near Saipan.  Aircraft were dispatched to the scene and four other vessels (AMVER) diverted course to aid in the rescue.  The bulk freighter C.S. Sunshine arrived on scene first and the crew of the Rich Forest abandoned ship.  All 24 crewmen from the Rich Forest were rescued by the C.S. Sunshine.  No reports of injuries.

C.S.SUNSHINE

Last report stated the Rich Forest was still slowing sinking by the stern, but was still afloat.  The vessel owner was working on establishing plans for the Rich Forest salvage.

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Collision in the Iloilo Strait

Collision in the Iloilo Strait

Sportivo 1

The cargo ship Sportivo collided with the cargo vessel Jehan in the Iloilo Strait, Philippines.  The Sportivo, loaded with 28,000 sacks of fertilizer bound for Palawan, had dropped anchor in the Iloilo Strait due to the bad conditions brought on by tropical depression Lingling.  A few hours later the Sportivo attempted to continue its voyage and lifted anchor.  However, the vessel suffered engine problems and began to drift.  The heavy seas and strong winds pushed the Sportivo until it struck the MV Jehan.  The Sportivo hull was holed and suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The 29 crew on the Sportivo abandoned ship and were safely rescued a short time later.  The Sportivo sank with 12,000 litres of bunker fuel on board.  An oil sheen was reported where the vessel sank. The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched an unit to the scene to help contain the pollution.

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Starlite Atlantic

Starlite Atlantic

Photo: shipspotting.com
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 634 dwt ro-ro ferry Starlite Atlantic ran aground near Brgy Argao, Malay, Aklan, Philippines. The vessel was anchored off the Caticlan anchorage when high winds and large waves cause the anchor to drag.  The Starlite Atlantic continue to drift when the anchor chain parted and the vessel drifted into the shallows.   No reports of injuries to the 31 crew on board.  The captain reported he will attempt to refloat the vessel on the next high tide.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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