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Catalina

Catalina

Lu Rong Yu 58398
Photo: cctv news

The 225 meter long, 74432 dwt bulk carrier Catalina collided with the fishing vessel Lu Rong Yu 58398 in the East China Sea near Ningbo, China. The Catalina struck the Lu Rong Yu 58398 causing the fishing vessel to capsize and later sink. Nearby fishing vessels responded to the scene and rescued two of the 19 crew of the Lu Rong Yu. The two survivors were later taken to hospital, but later died.The remaining 17 crew were still reported as missing. Chinese authorities have launched search and rescue vessels along with helicopters to look for survivors. No reports of injuries or damage on the Catalina. Authorities in Fujian has launched an investigation into the incident.

Catalina

Iron Destiny

Iron Destiny

Iron Destiny

The 247 meter long, 89846 dwt bulk carrier Iron Destiny allided with a pier near Odessa, Ukraine. The Iron Destiny was entering the port in strong winds when it bumped into the pier.  The bulk carrier suffered only dents and scratches, but 5 meters of the pier was damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel refused additional assistance even with the high winds.

Yeoman Bridge

Yeoman Bridge

The 249 meter long self-unloading bulk carrier Yeoman Bridge allided with the 249 meter long tanker Peary Spirit on the Elbe at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Yeoman Bridge was doing a manoever when it struck into the starboard side of  the berthed Peary Spirit. The tanker sustained a large breach over 25 meters wide above the waterline. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Reports state the tanker had been unloading gas at the time, but unloading operations were halted after the allision.