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Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the the evening May 25, the 80 meter long, 5162 ton cargo vessel Cong Thanh 07 (MMSI: 574013703) sank in the South China Sea 7 nautical miles off Ky Anh City, Ky Loi commune, Vietnam. The Cong Thanh 07 was headed to Quang Binh from Quang Ninh with a cargo of 4900 tons of coal when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The cargo vessel quickly developed a list as the cargo hold flooded.

The vessel sent a distress call with the Ha Tinh Port Authority responding. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation which found all 11 crew who had abandoned ship before the Cong Thanh 07 sank. The crew members were safely transported to Vung Ang. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the owner of the Cong Thanh 07 was ordered to develop a salvage plan as the vessel sits in 30 meters of water. Authorities have asked all fuel and oil be removed off the wreck. This includes 30 tons of oil and 100 litres of lubricating oil. Authorities have broadcast alerts to warn vessels in the area of the wreck and salvage operation.

 

Baltic Wind

Baltic Wind

Baltic Wind

On the afternoon of May 25, the 89 meter long, 3850 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Wind (IMO: 9953999) suffered an allision on the Kiel Canal near Königsförde, Germany. The Baltic Wind was headed to Marghera from Hanko when it suffered steering malfunction caused by rudder failure. The cargo vessel veered and struck a dolphin on its starboard bow hull. The Baltic Wind sustained hull damage to its starboard bow with a crack two meters above the waterline.

The Baltic Wind was able to proceed under its own power to Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel was inspected by divers for damage. Reports state repairs were made before the vessel was allowed to continue on its voyage the next day. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Torvang

Torvang

Torvang
Photo: NSSR

On the morning of May 23, the 68 meter long, 2218 dwt cargo vessel Torvang (IMO: 6902808) capsized on the Kornstadfjorden while berthed at a quay in Averøy, Norway. The Torvang had finished loading a cargo of gravel when it lost stability and capsized onto its port hull. The five crew onboard were able to abandon ship with 3 crew members walking onto the quay. The other 2 crew members had to jump into the sea and swim ashore.  No reports of injuries.

Torvang
Photo: tk.no

Authorities were alerted of the incident with the local fire brigade aided by the NSSR placed booms around the Torvang to contain any oil pollution released from the vessel. The police and Norwegian Maritime Authority have launched an investigation into the incident. No details from the initial investigation has been released, but there is some assumptions the imbalanced was caused by the cargo shifting after loading was completed. Reports state a sludge suction has been requested to help dewater the vessel. After dewatering, the assumption the Torvang will right itself.