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Collision off Gibraltar

Collision off Gibraltar

Photo: Shipspotting.com
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 290 meter long, 185827 dwt bulk carrier Cape Med collided with the 169 meter long, 22271 dwt freighter Le Sheng off Algeciras, Spain.  The Cape Med had departed from Gibraltar when it was struck by the Le Sheng which was approaching Algeciras.  The Le Sheng’s bow was crushed while the Cape Med suffered damage to a ballast tank resulting in water ingress.  No reports of injuries.  Both vessels were detained and dropped anchor in the Bay of Gibraltar to await surveys.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Collision in Quanzhou Bay

Collision in Quanzhou Bay

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The 200 meter long container ship Hanjin Ningbo and the 115 meter long bulk carrier Fortuna 98 collided in Quanzhou Bay near xiangzhi, China.  The Hanjin Ningbo struck the Fortuna 98 in the early morning hours.  The Fortuna 98 suffered damage to its ballast tanks and sustained water ingress resulting in a power blackout.  All 7 crewmen on the Fortuna 98 safely transferred to the Hanjin Ningbo.  No reports of injuries.  The Fortuna 98 was taken under tow the following day to a nearby port.

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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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