Bulk carrier – Page 61 – Shipwreck Log

Collision off Singapore

January 2, 2015 Paul Hancock

The 190 meter long, 57374 dwt bulk carrier Sinar Kapuas collided with the 249 meter long, 116039 dwt tanker Alyarmouk off Singapore near Pedra Branca. The Sinar Kapuas struck the Alyarmouk resulting in some damage to the tanker’s hold and release of crude oil into the sea. No reports of injuries on either vessel. Authorities were alerted who dispatched aircraft and anti-pollution resources to the scene. Both vessels proceeded to a nearby safe anchorage. No details to how much oil pollution was released.

MPA: Collision, Oil Spill off Singapore (marinelink.com)
Oil tanker and Singapore-registered bulk carrier collide off Pedra Branca (channelnewsasia.com)

Loreto

December 31, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 225 meter long bulk carrier Loreto ran aground in the Strait of Magellan near Punta Arenas, Chile. The Loreto developed a small list to starboard, but was later refloated by the following day. The Loreto proceeded to a nearby anchorage where the vessel to be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Pacific Ocean

December 17, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 183 meter long bulk carrier Pacific Ocean collided with a fishing boat in the Adriatic Sea between Tremiti Islands and Pelagosa Island. The bulk carrier struck the fishing boat resulting in damaging the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel stayed afloat and was able to manage to proceed back to Vieste. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Pacific Ocean was able to continue on its voyage.

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