Shipwreck Log

On January 28, the 90 foot long towboat Winnie C became stuck in the ice on the Ohio River near New Matamoras, Ohio. The Winnie C was pushing 15 coal barges when it became stranded mid-river in the ice after being stuck in the ice off Moundsville earlier the same day. Another towboat the 100 foot long Amber Brittany became stranded in the ice off Evansville, Indiana. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Coast Guard reported that the ice continues to grow thicker as cold weather continues in the region. It is not uncommon for vessels to remain stranded until the ice thaws.

Proffitt: Ice returns to the Ohio River in Louisville (whas11.com)
Barge stuck on the Ohio River in Evansville since Wednesday morning (courierpress.com)
When the Ohio River froze over (blogs.courier-journal.com)

Wu Yi San

January 31, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 330 meter long, 318445 dwt VLCC tanker Wu Yi San allided with a jetty at Yoesu, South Korea. The Wu Yi San struck the pier causing damage to a pipeline. The pipeline released some 164 metric tons of amount of crude, naphtha and other oil compounds into the water. Authorities dispatched a response team to clean up the pollution. Reports state efforts to remove pollution from the ocean and a 10 kilometer stretch of seashore involving some 70 vessels. The tanker suffered only minor damage and was moved to an anchorage outside the port. No reports of injuries.

South Korea cleans up ‘164,000 litres of oil leak’ (energylivenews.com)
Crude Oil Tanker Collides With Jetty at Port in South Korea (shippingtribune.com)

Collision off Singapore

January 30, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 304 meter long, 80227 dwt container ship TYK Themis collided during the night with the barge AZ Fuzhou being towed by the 494 gt tug AZ Carnation off East Keepel Fairway, Singapore. The NYK Themis suffered hull damage resulting in one of her fuel tanks leaking bunker fuel. No reports of injuries. No details to what damage if any was sustained on the barge and tug. All vessels were able to safely anchor and were in no risk of sinking. The Port Authorities have sent out response team to help clean up the oil pollution. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Separate Ship Collisions in Singapore Result in Two Spills (marinelink.com)

A log of shipwrecks & maritime accidents for the last 15 years

Ohio River Ice

February 1, 2014 Paul Hancock

Wu Yi San

January 31, 2014 Paul Hancock

Collision off Singapore

January 30, 2014 Paul Hancock

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