Browsed by
Tag: Bulk carrier

Long Tau River Collision

Long Tau River Collision

Glengyle
Photo: tuoitre.vn

On the night of April 25, the 200 meter long, 34152 dwt container ship KMTC Surabaya (IMO: 9821081) collided with the 181 meter long, 37679 dwt bulk carrier Glengyle (IMO: 9727285) on the Long Tau River at An Thoi Dong, Ho chi Minh, Vietnam. The KMTC Surabaya bow struck the Glengyle just forward the superstructure along its port hull nearly breaking the vessel in two. With part of the hull ripped open, the Glengyle sustained uncontrolled water ingress in one of the holds and engine room causing the vessel to partially sink by the stern. The KMTC Surabaya sustained bow damage, but was able to contain the water ingress and was in no danger of sinking. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Vietnamese Authorities responded to the incident and found the Glengyle had released oil pollution resulting in an oil sheen around both vessels. Containment booms were placed to contain the pollution.

Reports state the vessels were still locked together as both vessels drifted towards the shoreline. Salvage plans state the vessels will be pulled away from each other. Authorities state that maritime traffic in the area was not impacted by the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Federal Tweed

Federal Tweed

Federal Tweed
Photo: nhnieuws.nl

On the morning of April 24, the 190 meter long, 55317 dwt bulk carrier Federal Tweed (IMO: 9658898) caught fire while berthed in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The blaze started in the hold containing a cargo of scrap releasing large quantities of smoke. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched fire fighters to the site while asking local residents in the area to close their windows and doors to keep the smoke out. Fire fighters used a crane to remove the scrap from the Federal Tweed‘s holds to the quay where it could be extinguished.  No reports of injuries.

Reports stated that fire fighters were engaged for an extended period in suppression efforts to ensure the fire did not flare up again. The extent of damage caused by the blaze was not disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

Syros Trader

Syros Trader

Syros Trader

On April 17, the 190 meter long, 53,408 dwt bulk carrier Syros Trader (IMO: 9395214) caught fire with berthed at the West Poortweg Quay in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s wiring.  Authorities were alerted and deployed the local fire brigade. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage to Syros Trader was not disclosed.