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Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Ayed 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 3, the 80 meter long, 2865 dwt bulk carrier Ayed 1 (IMO: 9281138) collided with the 180 meter long, 37,744 dwt bulk carrier Bunun Ace (IMO: 9628570) in the Bosphorus near Pasalimani, Turkey. The two vessels attempted to avoid collision but collided at the stern on both vessels. The Ayed 1 sustained significant hull damage above the waterline on its starboard stern while the Bunun Ace sustained a 2 to 3 meter scrape along it’s port side hull.

During the incident the pilot on the Bunun Ace veered the bulk carrier towards the Üsküdar shoreline.  The Bunun Ace, aided by the tug Kurtarma 5, was able to change course just a few meters before running ashore.  This maneuver also caused the Bunun Ace to allide with the berthed 24 meter long ferry Ferci Saadet (MMSI: 271010517).  There was no damage to the ferry.

Both the Ayed 1 and Bunun Ace were escorted safely to a nearby anchorage area for inspection. There are no reports of injuries or any pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon
Photo: focustaiwan.tw

On the early morning of October 1, the 229 meter long, 79,471 bulk carrier Blue Lagoon (IMO: 9481427)  ran aground off Orchid Island, Taiwan. The Blue Lagoon departed from Caofedian, China with 67,500 tons of iron ore bound for Singapore when the bulk carrier stranded in rough seas caused by Typhoon Krathon.  The vessel ran up on the rocks sustaining hull damage and water ingress. The engine room quickly flooded as the pumps were unable to contain the water ingress. A distress call was sent out and authorities dispatched helicopters from the National Airborne Service Corps to the scene. The helicopters were able to lift all 19 crew off the Blue Lagoon safely to shore where they were examined by medical personnel.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities state that oil had been found in the water near the Blue Lagoon. Reports suspect the vessel’s fuel tanks had ruptured allowing some of the 227 tons of fuel oil on board to spill out into the sea. The local environmental bureau has been requested to contain the oil slick and conduct clean up operations.

KM Asia Glory 6

KM Asia Glory 6

 

Asia Glory 6
Photo: Indonesia Directorate General of Sea Transportation

On the evening of September 21, the 100 meter long, 7748 dwt cargo vessel KM Asia Glory 6 (IMO: 9101572) ran aground in Bima Bay off Benteng Asakota, West Nusa tenggara Province, Indonesia. The Asia Glory 6 had departed from Dili NTT in ballast bound for Bima Port.  As the Asia Glory 6 entered the bay, the fishing vessel KM Sabuk Nusantara 49 approached from the port side and was in danger of collision. The bulk carrier veered to starboard to avoid the collision, but ended up running high and dry on the shore. No reports of injuries for 20 crew on board the Asia Glory 6.

Asia Glory 6
Photo: whatsapp

Authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the scene to conduct an investigation. The bulker was inspected and found minor damage on a ballast tank and was allowed to proceed. The bulker planned to be refloated on the next high tide and proceed to Bima. No reports of any pollution released.