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Bao Jiang 88

Bao Jiang 88

BAO JIANG 88

On March 1, the 96 meter long bulk carrier Bao Jiang 88 capsized and sank on the Yangze River near Shanghai, China. The Bao Jiang 88 was en route to Nanjing with 4600 tons of iron ore from Ningbo when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Bao Jiang 88 quickly developed a list and the 12 crew to abandon ship into a liferaft.  The vessel capsized a few minutes later.  All 12 crew were later rescued by the Chinese Coast Guard. Authorities state the sunken bulker represents a navigational hazard. Reports say the cause of the capsizing was due to improper trimming of cargo.

Ocean Dream

Ocean Dream

Ocean Dream

The 163 meter long, 2352 dwt passenger Ocean Dream capsized and sank off Laem Chanang, Sri Racha, Thailand. The Ocean Dream was at anchor when fishermen spotted the passenger ship listing to port. The Ocean Dream had been at anchor for over a year without crew or maintenance and was considered to be abandoned.  Authorities attempted to coordinate efforts with the owners to stabilize the Ocean Breeze, but the vessel capsized and sank before the plan could be implemented. The passenger ship now rests on its port side partially sunk.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities have dispatched a response team to determine if any pollution has been released.  Later reports state some oil pollution was spotted near the wreck.  Local authorities have stated they will consider wreck removal by a salvage company after further investigation.

https://youtu.be/tHPlWxWgvwY

Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III

Carolina Queen III
Photo: dailypress.com

The 76 foot long fishing vessel Carolina Queen III  ran aground near the East Rockaway Inlet off Queens, New York.  During the night, the Carolina Queen III had sprung a leak and sent out a distress call to the Coast Guard.  The scallop fishing boat proceeded back towards port  while the Coast Guard dispatched a response boat to the scene.  While the crew of the Carolina Queen III was able to bring the flooding under control, the trawler ran ashore.  With waves reaching 12 feet, the seven crew on the Carolina Queen III were hoisted off by a rescue helicopter.  During the rescue, the 25-foot Coast Guard response boat capsized and spilled out five crew into the water.  The Coast Guard crew were able to swim ashore. No reports of injuries, but the seven crew were later taken to hospital for observation.  Reports state the 25-foot rescue boat was later secured on the shore.

https://youtu.be/9IVTF2K7Eyo