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First Ferry III

First Ferry III

First Ferry III
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The 451 gt high-speed ferry First Ferry III collided with a barge near Chaeung Chau Island, Hong Kong.   The First Ferry III had departed from Hong Kong en route to Chaeung Chau Island in dense fog when the ferry starboard hull struck the barge.   Thirty passengers were injured with 3in critical condition.  No reports of injuries on the barge or the tug pulling it. Reports state the ferry had spotted the barge on radar, but the crew had underestimated its length.

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Chien Chang

Chien Chang

Chien Chang
Photo: focustaiwan.tw

The 1500 ton container vessel Chien Chang collided in dense fog with a 2,000 ton freighter near Kinmen Island, China.  The Chien Chang suffered damage to its bow with a hole above the waterline.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   The crew of 12 from the freighter had abandoned ship and were picked up by a rescue ship.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Hong Xiang 29

Hong Xiang 29

The 115 meter long freighter Hong Xiang 29 sank in Bohai Bay near Longkou, China.  The Hong Xiang 29 was proceeding to Taizhou from Tianjin when it capsized and sank suddenly in strong winds.  One of the 14 crewmen on board was survived and rescued by authorities.  Search and rescue boats have retrieved 12 bodies.  No further details reported.

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