The 117 meter long, 10,300 dwt cement carrier Iriana ran aground (IMO: 9821158) went aground of Fangshang, Taiwan. The Iriana had suffered a mechanical breakdown and had to drop anchor as Typhoon Gaemi approached. The winds over 115 mph and heavy seas over 20 feet were too much and the vessel’s anchor began to drag. Unable to maneuver the cement carrier was driven ashore. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew.
The 210 meter long, 7000 dwt passenger cruise ship Seabourn Encore allided with the 118 meter long, 8465 dwt cement carrier Milburn Carrier II at Timaru, New Zealand. The Seabourn Encore had been moored at Timaru as passengers were returning from a windy day ashore. The strong winds with gusts reaching up to 45 knots caused all four stern mooring lines to snap.
The other mooring lines broke as winds pushed the Seabourn Encore away from the quay and across the harbor. The cruise ship eventually reach the other side of the harbor and struck the berthed Milburn Carrier II. The Milburn Carrier II and the Seabourn Encore sustained hull damage. The Seabourn Encore continue to drift and struck the opposite wharf. No reports of injuries.
Reports state the Seabourn Encore was detained while Maritime New Zealand and local authorities investigate the incident. Both the Milburn Carrier II and Seabourn Encore will be surveyed for damages.
The 113 meter long, 6088 dwt cement carrier Cemstar ran aground off the southern end of Hugla Island, Norway. The Cemstar was headed to Kjøpsvik from Trondheim when the vessel made a navigational error and the vessel up onto the shore. No reports of injuries and no pollution released. Divers were requested and inspected the hull. Finding the hull intact, two tugs were dispatched to assist in refloating the Cemstar on the rising tide.