Browsed by
Tag: Cargo Vessel

Clavigo and Dede

Clavigo and Dede

Dede
Photo: yenisafak.com

On February 27, the 72 meter long cargo vessel Dede and the 88 meter long, 3735 dwt cargo vessel Clavigo ran aground in the Sea of Marmara off Tuzla, Turkey. The Clavigo had been at anchor when a storm with strong winds struck the area.  The Clavigo‘s anchor to drag and the cargo vessel drifted towards shore when it struck the anchored Dede breaking its mooring.  Both vessel drifted until they crashed against a breakwater near Tuzla.

https://youtu.be/rRHdKZiy_W8

The Dede, severely damaged by the allision, partially capsized on its starboard side suffering water ingress in the cargo holds. Its hull has multiple large gashes. The Clavigo sustained some hull damage with it a list on its starboard side. Both crews were safely rescued. No reports of injuries the 13 person on board.

Clavigo
Photo: yenisafak.com

Authorities state some pollution has been released by both vessels. Reports state fuel tanks have been ruptured when the cargo vessels ran aground.  The Dede may not be salvaged, but scrapped on site whereas the Clavigo will be recovered.

Shenzhou 19

Shenzhou 19

Shenzhou 19

On February 17, the 60 meter long cargo vessel Shenzhou 19 sank near Shanghai, China. The vessel was en route to Guanzhou from Shanghai when the vessel foundered off Zhoushan.  Authorities were alerted and requested assistance in a search and rescue in the area.  Some 20 vessels joined authorities in searching for the six crew of the Shenzhou 19.  Three crew of the Shenzhou 19 were pulled from the water, but later succumbed to hypothermia.

Search and rescue efforts continued for another two days for the remaining three missing crew.  No further details reported.

Shenzhou 19
Photo: bjnews.com.cn
Mutiara Ocean

Mutiara Ocean

Mutiara Ocean
Photo: kumparan.com

On February 17, the 75 meter long, 1577 dwt cargo vessel Mutiara Ocean ran aground in the Gulf of Tomini, Indonesia.  The Mutiara Ocean was headed for Tilamuta Harbor from Garongkong with a cargo of cement when the vessel grounded at the bow during low tide. The crew contacted authorities and dropped anchor until the rising tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.