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C-K Star

C-K Star

C-K Star 1

On August 2, 2014, the 160 meter long ro-ro ferry C-K Star allided with a quay as it attempted to berth in Lianyungang, China.  The ferry was entering the port from Pyeongtaek, South Korea with 104 passengers and 49 crew.   As it approached the berth, the vessel suffered a power blackout.  Unable to slow down, the C-K Star slam into the berth. The bow sustained severe damage with it by partially stoved-in.  One crewman was injured.   No reports of pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

C-K Star
Photo: sinoship.com
Two Collisions off Fujian

Two Collisions off Fujian

ULTRA_VANSCOY

The 180 meter long, 38215 dwt bulk carrier Ultra Vanscoy collided with a fishing boat off Gulei, Fujian, China.  The fishing boat quickly sank.  One crewman perished and another 4 men will reported as missing.

Woojin Chemi

The 120 meter long, 8522 dwt tanker Woojin Chemi struck and sank a fishing boat off Fuzhou, China.  The fishing boat quickly filled with water and sank.  Six crewmen were rescued, but 2 others were reported as missing.

RHL Fidelitas

RHL Fidelitas

RHL_FIDELITAS

The 294 meter long, 62920 dwt container ship RHL Fidelitas suffered water ingress while berthed in Shanghai, China.  The RHL Fidelitas had completed loading cargo when it suffered water ingress in its engine room.  The boxship suffered significant damage to the engine room.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Containers were offloaded and the RHL Fidelitas was taken to a nearby anchorage while the crew conducts repairs.