Yong Feng Da 8
On July 26, the 54 meter long tanker Yong Feng Da 8 ran aground on the Haihe River near Tianjin, China. The tanker was lightered and refloated later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.
Collision off Shanghai
The 111 meter long cargo vessel Jiang Xia Xiang collided with the 188 meter long, 41,983 dwt tanker Bai Chi on the Yangtze River near Shanghai, China. The Bai Chi, loaded with 30,000 tonnes of crude oil, struck into the port side of the Jiang Xia Xiang which was loaded with 7000 tonnes of stone. The Jiang Xia Xiang suffered uncontrolled water ingress on the portside and capsized. The 16 crew on board the cargo vessel were rescued. No reports of injuries. The Bai Chi sustained damage to its bow, but no water ingress or pollution released.
Four Freighters off Hong Kong
On July 21, Hong Kong authorities reported four cargo vessels in distress off Hong Kong. The 26 meter long Zhong Chuan 19, the 55 meter long Jin Tai Yi 3, the 50 meter long Jia Hang 233 and the 95 meter long Shun Hong Hai 286 were caught in storms off Hong Kong. The vessels became disabled and the crew requested assistance. The Hong Kong Government Flying Service launched aircraft and successfully airlifted all the crew off the four vessels. Some 36 crewmen were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.