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Northern Star

Northern Star

The 33 meter long passenger ferry Northern Star allided with a pier just outside the terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.  The Northern Star with 136 passengers was on its way to the ferry terminal Sha Tsui ferry terminal when it suffered some mechanical failure.  The failure caused the ferry to veer off course and hit a the pier before crashing onto the shoreline.  The impact caused many of the passengers and crew to be knocked off their feet.  Seven crew suffered injuries, but all passengers were unharmed. The Northern Star had to be towed from the scene to the ferry terminal.  The pier sustained damage to several pillars.

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

On April 24, the 106 meter long cargo vessel Shen Song 618 sank on the Yangtze River.  The cargo vessel sank quickly on an even keel with the wheelhouse remaining above water.  Three crew were caught below decks and drown.  Three others were able to make it to the roof the upper bridge and were later lifted to safety when a helicopter arrived on scene.  No further details reported.

Collision in Guangzhou

Collision in Guangzhou

Collsion in Guangzhou

On April 7, two cargo vessels collided on the Pearl River in Guangzhou, China near the Hedong Bridge. Reports states one vessel was loaded with sand contacted with another vessel loaded with a salt. The cargo vessel loaded with sand lost stability and capsized. The four crew on board fell into the river and were later rescued by nearby vessels. All four were taken to hospital for treatment. Additional reports state a floating crane was being brought to the scene to right the overturn vessel. No details of damage or injuries to the cargo vessel transporting salt. Authorities did not disclose the names of either vessel involved in the collision.