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Stephan Geyts

Stephan Geyts

Stepan Geyts
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On the afternoon of January 16, the 90 meter long cargo vessel Stepan Geyts (IMO: 8308939) sustained damage  in the Sea of Japan while berthed at Plastun, Russia. The Stepan Geyts was loading a cargo of timber when it developed a list to starboard. The list was severe enough that some of the crew on the cargo vessel abandoned ship onto the quay.  However, the timber cargo on top of the deck slipped overboard allowing the vessel to right itself.  Local authorities stated 1,000 cubic meters of timber fell into harbor and would require several days to be removed. The Stepan Geyts sustained some damage from the incident.  No reports of injuries.

The Stepan Geyts had been detained in November 2024 due to deficiencies that required repairs. Authorities have stated the incident may have been caused by improper loading of the timber cargo, insufficient ballast and not properly securing the timber cargo. Some reports suggest the vessel was overloaded. The incident is under investigation.

 

Havelland

Havelland

Havelland

Around noon on January 20, the 111 meter long, 6052 dwt cargo vessel Havelland (IMO: 9499735) went aground on the Kiel Canal near Rade, Germany. The Havelland had departed from Sundsvall and was headed for Kingston-upon-Hull when it suffered engine failure on the canal. Without power the cargo vessel ran aground on the southern bank of the canal. The Havelland was able to restart its main engine restoring power and refloating itself. Authorities dispatched the 28.5 meter long tug Parat (IMO: 812812) to assist and escort the cargo vessel to Rendsburg where it will undergo inspection for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Parat

 

Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18
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On the morning of December 11, the 93 meter long, 7950 dwt cargo vessel Dolphin 18 (IMO: 9216341) sank in the South China Sea some 146 nautical miles north of Riau Islands, Indonesia. The Dolphin 18 was headed to An Giang from Papua New Guinea with 5,300 cubic meters of wood when it suffered undisclosed accident and sent out a distress call. The 18 crew on board were able to abandon ship into 2 life rafts before the Dolphin 18 sank.

Authorities in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam issued out a maritime notice for nearby vessels to look for the life rafts. Fortunately, the 199 meter long container ship Nicolai Maersk (IMO: 9192454) was close by and safely rescued the 18 crew. Reports state all crew members are in good condition and no reports of injuries. The Nicolai Maersk will transport the crew to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia.

Nicolai Maersk

The details as to why the cargo vessel sank have not be disclosed. Reports due state that weather was rough with strong winds reaching near gale force (28 knots) and waves reaching 5 meters high.  No government authority has announced any investigation into the incident. The Dolphin 18 is operated by Hai Phuong Shipping Company Limited based in Vietnam.