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Collision off Chittagong

Collision off Chittagong

Navios Celestial

On September 7, the 190 meter long, 58,063 dwt bulk carrier Navios Celestial (IMO: 9496226) collided in the Bay of Bengal with the 167 meter long, 28387 dwt bulk carrier Friendly Islands (IMO: 9615042) on the outer anchorage of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Navios Celestial loaded with 44,000 tons of fertilizer had its anchor drag which allowed the vessel to drift into Friendly Islands which had some 27,000 tons of lentils in its hold.  Both vessels sustained minor damage, but no injuries, water ingress or pollution released.

Both bulk carriers shifted their anchorage position while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Friendly Islands

Paraná River Collision

Paraná River Collision

Obahan C
Photo: Portalportuario.cl

On August 28, the 180 meter long, 34,467 dwt bulk carrier Obahan C (IMO: 9748253) collided with the 180 meter long, 42,904 dwt bulk carrier Nord Singapore (IMO: 9913535) on the Parana River near the 337 kilometer mark near Ramallo, Argentina. The Obahan C had departed from San Lorenzo bound for Cameroon with some 15,000 tons of soybeans when it approached the Nord Singapore was approaching upstream in ballast bound for San Lorenzo to load 31,000 tons of corn for Malaysia.  The two bulk carriers failed to signal and confirm a pass port to port and the Nord Singapore struck the Obahan C. The Obahan C had hull damage on its port side above the waterline and one of its lifeboat partially crushed. The Nord Singapore also sustained some hull damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Both vessels were detained and ordered to nearby anchorages off Ramallo. Argentine authorities have dispatched patrol vessels to inspect and damage and ensure navigation on the Paraná River is safe. Authorities have launched an investigation  into the incident. Reports do state there were pilots on board both vessels at the time of the collision.

Olga

Olga

Iver Blessing
Photo: premar-atlantique.gouv.fr

On August 9, the 148 meter long, 18319 dwt bulk carrier Olga (IMO: 9109548)  struck the 109 meter long, 6189 dwt tanker Iver Blessing (IMO: 9588287)  in the Bay of Biscay off Saint-Nazaire, France. The Olga was proceeding from an anchorage off Saint-Nazaire when it allided with the stern of the anchored Iver Blessing. The Iver Blessing sustained hull damage with a small hole above the waterline. The Olga also sustained a large gash in its hull above the waterline.  Five crewmen on the Iver Blessing suffered slight injuries that did not require medical assistance. No reports of product being released from the Iver Blessing, but some pollution was reported.  An oil drum had fallen overboard.

Olga
Photo: premar-atlantique.gouv.fr

Both vessels were order to remain at anchorage while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident.