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Salvage Isn’t Easy – Danum 165

Salvage Isn’t Easy – Danum 165

Danum 165

The 118 meter long, 7543 dwt chemical tanker Danum 165  became disabled south of Ningbo, China in Sanmen Bay, East China Sea whilst caught in a typhoon.  The Danum 165 had suffered a mechanical breakdown as Typhoon Fitow struck the area.   The crew attempted to drop anchor and ride out the storm, but the strong winds and waves cause the anchor to drag.  As the tanker drifted towards shore, the crew sent out a distress call  asking for assistance.   The Chinese Rescue Agency dispatched the salvage tug East Sea Rescue 111 to the scene.   After 30 hours of battling the conditions, the tug’s crew were able to attach a towline to the Danum 165.   The vessel was taken under tow to a shipyard in Putuo, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Danum 165

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Far East Grace

Far East Grace

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The 125 meter long, 7746 dwt container ship Far East Grace collided with three other vessels while attempting to berth at the terminal at Qingzhou, China.  First, the Far East Grace’s starboard side bumped into the side of the reefer vessel Qui Hai Yun which was unloading it’s cargo of frozen seafood.   The Far East Grace had five containers fall off the vessel while the reefer had some rails broken.   Next, she struck the 140 meter long, freighter Cheng Gong 79 then the 7o meter long, 1500 dwt freighter Dong Peng.   Both freighters were attempting to berth at the terminal when struck by the Far East Grace.  No details to the extent of damage to the freighters.  The Far East Grace finally came to rest  when it dropped anchor off the Qingzhou Bridge.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have detained all four vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.

 

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Zhejiang

Zhejiang

Photo: China SAR
Photo: China SAR

The 28 meter long fishing vessel Zhejiang went aground on the Yangtze River.  The vessel had suffered water ingress and the crew requested assistance.  Authorities dispatched helicopters and rescue craft to the scene.   All 9 crew were safely rescued.  No further details reported.