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Hengfeng 907

Hengfeng 907

Hengfeng 907

On July 8, the 4700 dwt cargo vessel Hengfeng 907 went adrift on the Jinsha River near near Yibin, China. The Hengfeng 907, loaded with 3200 tons of phosphate, had been moored at a dock when heavy rains cause the river levels to rise some 7 meters. The Hengfeng 907 had its mooring lines snap and the cargo vessel drifted down the river. Authorities were alerted and dispatched vessels to her aid. After several hours, rescuers were able to help secure an anchor and prevented the Hengfeng 907 from a possible capsizing. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Jin Zhao 29

Jin Zhao 29

Jin zhao 29
Photo: cnr.cn

The cargo vessel Jin Zhao 29 ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Dadan Island near Xiamen, China. The Jin Zhao 29 sustained hull damage with the cargo hold 1 holed resulting in water ingress. The crew requested assistance with several rescue boats and tugs responding.  Reports state all 14 crew were safety evacuated and rescuers were able to keep the vessel afloat. The following day the Jin Zhao 29 was towed to Xiamen where it berthed.

Another Collision off Ningbo

Another Collision off Ningbo

COSCO Fukuyama

The 260 meter long, 50622 dwt container ship COSCO Fukuyama collided with the 150 meter long, 19098 dwt tanker Gao Cheng 2 in the Xiashimen Channel off Ningbo, China. The Gao Cheng 2 bow struck the portside of the COSCO Fukuyama. The Gao Cheng 2 sustained bow damage, but was able to proceed to Zhoushan under its own power. The COSCO Fukuyama had its hull breached resulting in water ingress. Some containers were also damaged during the collision, but no reports of injuries or pollution released. The COSCO Fukuyama was able to control the flooding and proceeded to a nearby anchorage. Reports state the boxship will enter a shipyard at Zhoushan for repairs.