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Herbert C. Jackson

Herbert C. Jackson

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The 210 meter long, 24930 dwt bulk freighter Herbert C. Jackson allided with a bridge on River Rouge near Dearborn, Michigan.   The vessel struck the 91 year old drawbridge when the bridge was lowered while the vessel was passing underneath.   The Herbert C. Jackson suffered a small amount of hull damage on its starboard bow above the waterline.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The freighter was assisted back into the Detroit River until the span could be lifted.   The Herbert C. Jackson was carrying 23,000 tons of iron ore to a steel plant in Dearborn.  The bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic.

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Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03
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The 78 meter long bulk freighter Vinacomin 03 collided with its sistership 78 meter long freighter Vinacomin 02 in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnam.   The Vinacomin 03 was leaving from Quang Ninh Hon La with 2,900 tons of coal while the Vinacomin 02 was headed to Quang Ninh Hon La.  The Vinacomin 02 struck into the Vinacomin 03 hull.  Its cargo holds quickly flooded and the vessel sank in  50 meters of water.   The Vinacomin 02 recovered 13 of the 14 crew from the Vinacomin 03.  The missing crewman was later rescued.   The Vinacomin 02 suffered some damage to its bow, but was able to proceed under its own power.  Reports state the Vinacomin 03 may not be salvaged due to the high cost.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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