Chun Xing

Chun Xing

The 69 meter long, 1552 dwt freighter Chun Xing caught fire in the Sea of Japan near Kobe, Japan.   The Chun Xing had departed Kobe bound for China with 948 tons of scrap when a fire broke out in the cargo hold.   The crew requested assistance with the Japanese Coast Guard responding.   Several patrol boats arrived on scene and assisted the crew in controlling the blaze.  The vessel returned to port where  it took several more hours to extinguish the fire.    No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board.  No further details reported.

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Coraggio

Coraggio

Coraggio
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The 199 meter long, 8500 dwt ro-ro ferry Coraggio allided with a pier at Igoumenitsa, Greece.   The ferry had arrived at Igoumenitsa from Venice with 114 passengers and crew when the ferry struck the pier.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Authorities have detained the vessel until the Coraggio can be inspected for damage.

 

 

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Penrith

Penrith

Penrith

The 60 meter long, 1647 dwt support ship Penrith sank near Mawgyi, Burma.  The vessel was supporting an offshore oil and gas project when it slammed into a massive rock whilst moving around 10 knots.  The collision ripped a gash in the hull allowing  massive water ingress.    All 42 crew on board the Penrith were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank.   The crew were all safely rescued by two nearby boats.    Two crewmen suffered minor injuries.   No further details reported.