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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.

Freighters sank off Hainan Island

Freighters sank off Hainan Island

The 53 meter long freighter Chang Xin Shun 888 and the freighter Jin Ma 788 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near Hainan Island, China.  Both vessels were at anchor when became overwhelmed when the tropical storm Bebinca passed over the area.   Authorities received a distress signal and dispatched rescuers to the scene.   All 12 crewmen from both vessels were later rescued.  Both vessels were loaded with cargoes of coal at the time.  Reports state the Chang Xin Shun 888 sank to the bottom, but the bridge still remains above the surface.

 

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