Collision off Hong Kong

Collision off Hong Kong

m/v Santa Maria

The 29 meter long, 267 gt high speed ferry Santa Maria with 82 passengers collided with the 43 meter long, 659 dwt freighter Mui Wo off Tuen Mun, China.  The two vessels were proceeding in dense fog when they collided.  Both vessels suffered minor damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Lauren Dorothy

Lauren Dorothy

The 53 foot fishing vessel Lauren Dorothy sank off Virginia Beach, Virginia.  The Lauren Dorothy contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel had suffered water ingress and was needing assistance. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene and hoisted the  2 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.

 

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Blue Dream

Blue Dream

BLUE_DREAMThe 112 meter long LPG Tanker Blue Dream went aground in the Aegean Sea near Kos Island, Greece.  The Blude Dream was en route to Suez from Kerch, Ukraine when it grounded.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The tanker was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Kos to be inspected.

 

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