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Collision off Xiamen

Collision off Xiamen

Morning Capo
Photo: crs.gov.cn

The 200 meter long ro-ro car carrier Morning Capo collided with the 222 meter long container ship Stadt Rostock off Xiamen, China.  The Stadt Rostock sustained damage to its starboard section of the bow.  The Morning Capo’s hull was holed in the bow. No report of injuries or pollution released.  Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage where authorities conduct an inspection and investigation.  The Morning Capo was en route to Singapore from Gunsan while the Stadt Rostock was headed to Shanghai from Xiamen.

Run Fa Chang Qing

Run Fa Chang Qing

Photo: sinoshipnews.com
Photo: sinoshipnews.com

The 114 meter long container-barge Run Fa Chang Qing capsized while berthed at the Shengdong container terminal in Yangshan, China. Some 36 containers fell overboard which resulted in shutting down operations at the terminal. Reports state the containers were later salvaged.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Hai Run 607

Hai Run 607

Hansa Siegburg
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The general cargo vessel Hai Run 607 collided with the 175 meter long, 23,324 dwt container ship Hansa Siegburg off Qingyu Island, Xiamen, China.  The Hansa Siegburg struck the Hai Run 607, loaded with a cargo of sand, which quickly began to sink.  The 6 crew on the Hai Run 607 abandoned ship.  Five crew were rescued by a passing vessel while the remaining crewman was pulled from the water.  One crewman from the Hai Run 607 was later to taken to hospital for treatment.  No further details reported.