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Doola 3

Doola 3

The 105 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Doola No. 3 exploded while off Jawol Island, South Korea.  The tanker was proceeding in ballast when one of the empty tanks exploded.   The explosion broke the vessel in two causing one section to partially sink.  Reports state 5 crewmen died in the explosion with another 6 missing.  The South Korean Coast Guard rescued the remaining 5 crewmen on board.  The tanker was en route for Daesan after unloading 6500 tons of gasoline at Incheon.  The Doola No. 3 usually transports diesel fuel rather than gasoline.

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Tycoon Splits in Two

Tycoon Splits in Two

The 84 meter long, 4129 dwt freighter Tycoon broke its mooring and went aground at the phosphate loading area, Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.   The Tycoon was loading phosphate when heavy swells caused the vessel to break its mooring lines and come ashore and striking the seawall.   The swells reached four meters pounding the vessel until the Tycoon broke-in-two.   The 15 crewmen on board were rescued by the Australian Navy.   Two crewmen suffered slight injuries and were taken to hospital.  The Tycoon breakup has released a large amount of pollution including 102 tons of fuel oil, 32 tons of diesel fuel, 11000 litres of lubricant oil and 260 tons of phosphate cargo.   A report states the pollution will most likely kill the coral in the cove.  Another report state the isolated community will not able to receive supplies at the wharf until the wreck can be salvaged or removed.   Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

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Swanland Lost

Swanland Lost

The 81 meter long, 3150 dwt freighter Swanland sank in the Irish Sea off Bardsey Island, Wales.  The Swanland loaded with 3000 tons of limestone encountered high winds and heavy seas when it was struck by a large wave.   The wave struck the Swanland causing the hull to break-in-two then rollover and sink.  An mayday call was received by authorities who launched a search for survivors.  Six helicopters, five RNLI  lifeboats, four coastguard teams, and other craft conducted a search of the area.  Two crewmen were rescued a few hours later when they were spotted by a helicopter.  A body of a crewman was later found and recovered.  Five other crewman were listed as missing. 

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