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Bao Jiang 88

Bao Jiang 88

BAO JIANG 88

On March 1, the 96 meter long bulk carrier Bao Jiang 88 capsized and sank on the Yangze River near Shanghai, China. The Bao Jiang 88 was en route to Nanjing with 4600 tons of iron ore from Ningbo when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Bao Jiang 88 quickly developed a list and the 12 crew to abandon ship into a liferaft.  The vessel capsized a few minutes later.  All 12 crew were later rescued by the Chinese Coast Guard. Authorities state the sunken bulker represents a navigational hazard. Reports say the cause of the capsizing was due to improper trimming of cargo.

Viscount

Viscount

Viscount
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 119 meter long, 3373 dwt bulk carrier Viscount ran aground on the Volga River near Astrakhan, Russia. The Viscount loaded with metal had veered into the shallows and ran upon a mud bank.  The cargo vessel failed to refloat itself and requested assistance.  No reports of injuries to the 10 crew, damage or pollution released.  The owners has arrange to have a salvage company to refloat the vessel. Reports state that authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

New Katerina

New Katerina

New Katerina
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 289 meter long, 170,082 dwt bulk carrier New Katerina ran aground in the Suez Canal, Egypt. The New Katerina was proceeding to Qingdao, China from Ukraine with a cargo of iron ore when it struck a canal embankment.  The bulk carrier suffered hull damage with a 12 meter long breach in the bow.  The vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the fore compartments causing the vessel to settle by the bow. No reports of injuries, but some oil pollution was released.  Authorities placed a boom around the New Katerina to contain any further pollution released. Reports state the repairs were underway and some lightering may be required before the New Katerina can be refloated.