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Persian Gulf Collision

Persian Gulf Collision

Knidos

On September 9, the 129 meter long, 8650 dwt cargo vessel Knidos (IMO: 9214173) collided with the 169 meter long, 28,396 dwt bulk carrier Nadeen (IMO: 9324710) in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. The Knidos was enroute to the port of Mina Saqr from Dammam, Saudi Arabia when it was struck by the Nadeen in the starboard stern quarter of the hull. The Knidos suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the vessel’s engine room. The crew unable to stop the flooding abandoned ship in the Knidos‘s life raft. All 13 crew were rescued from the raft and taken aboard the Nadeen. No reports of injuries.

Nadeen

Unconfirmed reports state the Knidos capsized and sank after the collision. No details reported if any damage on the Nadeen. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Akhisar

Akhisar

Akhisar
Photo: salvamentomaritimo.es

On September 4, the 116 meter long, 8081 dwt cargo vessel Akhisar released pollution while berthed at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The Akhisar was being refueled with bunker oil when there was a leak releasing some 3 tons of low sulfur oil into the water. Authorities report an oil sheen covering some 2.5 kilometers long and over 400 meter wide. Authorities closed several beaches due to the pollution. A response team was dispatched to contain the oil and begin cleaning operations.  No reports of injuries.

The Akhisar was allowed to leave port on September 7 on its voyage to Praia, Cape Verde.

 

Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Maia
Photo: kuban.tv

On September 5, the 141 meter long, 5600 dwt tanker Maia (IMO: 9417050) collided with the 112 meter long, 3332 dwt cargo vessel Phrygia (IMO: 8842583) on the Don River near Azov, Russia. The two vessels were passing on the river when they collided.  Both the Maia and Phrygia sustained some mechanical damage, but there were no injuries or pollution released. The two vessels will be inspected by authorities. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the incident.

Phrygia