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Xing Tai 5

Xing Tai 5

Photo: Xing Tai 5
Photo: Xing Tai 5

The 112 meter long container ship Xing Tai 5 foundered off Shanghai, China. The vessel’s crew were able to send out a distress call before the container ship capsized and sank spilling crew and containers into the water.  Eleven of the 16 crew were rescued.  A nearby vessel pulled five crew from the water and a rescue helicopter lifted six others to safety.  Authorities continue to search for the remaining five crew of the Xing Tai 5.  Reports state over 20 containers were spotted floating on the water.  The cause for capsizing was not reported.

 

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Madeira

Madeira

Photo: bbc.co.uk
Photo: bbc.co.uk

The high-speed passenger ferry Madeira struck an unknown object in Hong Kong near the island of Hei Ling Chau.  The hydrofoil was en route to Macau from a western section of Hong Kong with 105 passengers and 10 crew when it struck the object.  The Madeira was thrown upwards by them impact throwing passengers from their seats.  The ferry was disabled, but had only slight damage.   A total of 85 people on board were injured.  Some 20 ambulances were on scene when the Madeira was towed to the ferry terminal at Sheung Wan.  Forty-six persons were taken to hospital.  Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  An initial search failed to find the mystery object.

 

Photo: themalaymailonline.com
Photo: themalaymailonline.com

 

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Collision off Qingdao

Collision off Qingdao

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The 154 meter long, 10362 dwt reefer Costa Rican Star collided with the 173 meter long freighter DE QIN 88.  Both vessels were at anchor when bad weather caused the anchor of the Costa Rican Star to drag.   The reefer struck the DE QIN 88’s stern. Both vessels suffered damage with the DE QIN 88 losing its anchor. No reports of injuries.

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