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Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo

Photo: fleetmon
Photo: fleetmon

The 160 meter long, 14395 dwt cargo ship Ana sank just off shore of Lianjiang Road, Fuzhou, China.  The Ana been at anchor off Lianjiang since July 8 when the cargo ship had become disabled in heavy seas.   The disabled Ana tried to ride out the storm surge as Typhoon Matmo passed near the area, but the vessel’s anchor dragged.  As the Ana was being blown ashore, the crew sent out a distress call.  Chinese authorities dispatched helicopters to the scene.  All 17 crewmen on the Ana were listed to safety.  No reports of injuries.

Photo: shipspotting
Photo: shipspotting

 

Sui Hai Yun 382

Sui Hai Yun 382

Photo: seatrade-global.com
Photo: seatrade-global.com

The 50 meter long feeder vessel Sui Hai Yun 382 ran aground near Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.  The Sui Hai Yun 382 was en route to Tuen Mun to unload a cargo of containers when it suffered engine failure and power black out.  The feeder vessel went adrift until it went ashore onto the beach.  No reports of injuries to the seven crew on board or damage to the vessel.  The Sui Hai Yun 382 was later refloated the same day.  The marine police was investigating the incident.

Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

The 200 meter long, 51406 dwt bulk carrier Guo Dian 2 collided with the  178 meter long, 32993 dwt bulk carrier He De off Shanghai, China.  The two vessels collided sustaining damage and water ingress, but neither vessel was in danger of sinking.  No reports of injuries.  Both vessels were detained and were last reported at anchorage off Shanghai.