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Collision off IJmuiden

Collision off IJmuiden

Photo: KNRM
Photo: KNRM

The 197 meter long, 58758 dwt bulk carrier Bulk Costa Rica and the 180 meter long, 33200 dwt cargo vessel Atlantic Tramp collided off the coast of IJmuiden, Netherlands.  The  Atlantic Tramp’s  bow struck into the mid section of the Bulk Costa Rica.  The Bulk Costa Rica sustained a large dent amidships and damage on deck,but was in no danger of sinking.  The Atlantic Tramp’s bow sustained a breach about 9 meters long, but was 2 meters above the waterline. Both vessels also had damage to their bridges.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The KNRM lifeboat Koss van Messel arrived on scene,but found both vessels in no danger and after doing a visual inspection returned to her station. The cause of the collision is under investigation.  Initial reports state conditions were good with visibility reaching  at least 3 miles and swells only 1.5 meters.  The Atlantic Tramp was en route to St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Ornak

Ornak

Photo: hamptonroads.com
Photo: hamptonroads.com

On April 15, the 228 meter long, 79677 dwt bulk carrier Ornak was driven hard aground off Virginia Beach, Virginia.  The Ornak had been at anchor in Chesapeake Bay when wind increased and changed direction.  The Ornak’s anchor began to drag.  The crew attempted to restart the engines and turn the vessel, but the bulk carrier was drifting closer to shore.  A second anchor was dropped, but it didn’t  hold.  The Ornak went hard aground a few hundred yards off shore.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew on board, damage or pollution released.  The Ornak was released by the aid of tugs on the following rising tide.  Divers inspected the hull and was allowed to proceed to the Portsmouth terminal to load its cargo of grain.

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Collision in Gulf of Siam

Collision in Gulf of Siam

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The 185 meter long, 45496 dwt bulk carrier Anton Topic and the 166 meter long, 27321 dwt bulk carrier CN Jumbos collided in the Gulf of Siam off Ko Rin Island, Thailand. The two vessels were leaving the area after completing cargo operations when the Anton Topic struck the port side of the CN Jumbos.  The Anton Topic sustained damages to its bow while the CN Jumbos sustained 70 meter long gash to its hull and suffered water ingress in three cargo holds.  The Jumbos’ crew managed to stabilize the vessel by creating a 5 degree starboard list by ballasting.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released.  The Anton Topic was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Malaysia.

Photo: manager.co.th
Photo: manager.co.th