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Collision off Xiamen

Collision off Xiamen

Morning Capo
Photo: crs.gov.cn

The 200 meter long ro-ro car carrier Morning Capo collided with the 222 meter long container ship Stadt Rostock off Xiamen, China.  The Stadt Rostock sustained damage to its starboard section of the bow.  The Morning Capo’s hull was holed in the bow. No report of injuries or pollution released.  Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage where authorities conduct an inspection and investigation.  The Morning Capo was en route to Singapore from Gunsan while the Stadt Rostock was headed to Shanghai from Xiamen.

Car Carriers Collide

Car Carriers Collide

Baltic-Breeze

The 99 meter long ro-ro car carrier Neckar Highway collided with the 164 meter long car carrier Baltic Breeze in the entry section of the Pierre Vandamme lock in Zeebrugge, Belguim. The Neckar Highway was proceeding alongside the starboard side of the moored Baltic Breeze toward the lock when the Baltic Breeze shifted and the two vessel collided. No reports of injuries. The Neckar Highway proceeded to a nearby quay. The Baltic Breeze was taken under tow by 2 tugs.

Neckar-Highway

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Car Carrier Cargo Ship Accident

Car Carrier Cargo Ship Accident

photo: abc.net.au
photo: abc.net.au

On August 17, 2014, a severe storm struck Fremantle, Australia. In the port the 200 meter long car carrier Grand Pioneer and the 149 meter long, 18762 dwt general cargo vessel AAL Fremantle were moored alongside the north quay. Crews were busy unloading cars from the Grand Pioneer as the winds picked up.  The winds increased as gusts topped over 122 kph. The crew had just completed unloading vehicles when the stern mooring lines of the Grand Pioneer snapped.  At the same time, the bowlines of the AAL Fremantle snapped.  Both vessels pushed by the wind swung out into the harbor.  The AAL Fremantle  allided with the nearby rail bridge.  The Grand Pioneer struck the 65 meter long, 1639 dwt bunker tanker Parmelia 1 which was moored near the bridge. Both the bridge and vessels sustained damage.  Authorities closed traffic to the bridge until it could be inspected.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.