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Typhoon Gaemi

Typhoon Gaemi

Here are other vessels impacted by Typhoon Gaemi:

 

    • The 79 meter long, 3210 dwt cargo vessel Xin Li (MMSI: 677016900) went aground off Taiwan. Later refloated.

 

    • The 72 meter long, 1352 dwt cargo vessel Ginan (IMO: 8904604) had its anchor drag and went ashore off Taiwan

 

    • The 300 meter long, 209,204 dwt bulk carrier Hedwig Oldendorff  (IMO: 9742728) sent out a distress signal during height of the storm.  However, it was able to ride out the typhoon and keep itself from going ashore.

 

Basia

Basia

Basia

The 95 meter long, 4500 dwt cargo vessel Basia (IMO: 8593637) went aground off Houwenzi, Taiwan. The Basia was blown ashore by Typhoon Gaemi.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Sofular 1

Sofular 1

Sofular 1
Photo: Turkey Coastal Safety

On July 17, the 88 meter long, 4670 dwt cargo vessel Sofular 1 (IMO: 9540601) became disabled while passing through the Bosporus. The Sofular 1 was headed to Varna from Yalova when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma 11 to assist the Sofular 1. The tug took the vessel under tow to an anchorage off Türkeli where the crew can do repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.