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Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

On the evening of October 25, the 335 meter long, 144,572 dwt container ship Wan Hai A17 (IMO: 9968528) collided with the bulk carrier Haili 5 in the Lingding Channel, Pearl River Estuary, China. The Wan Hai A17 had departed from Ningbo when it struck the inbound Haili 5. The Haili 5 sustained hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress and sink a short time later.

Authorities launched a search and rescue operation for the 15 crew of the Haili 5. Multiple vessels and aircraft search the area where the Haili 5 sank while advising passing vessels to stay clear.  Reports state that 13 crew would be pulled from the water with 2 listed as missing.

Haili 5
Photo: linkedin

The Wan Hai A17 proceeded to berth in Nansha on October 26.  Details on damage caused to the container ship was not disclosed.  Authorities did not provide any details if any pollution had been released or not.

Collision at Terneuzen

Collision at Terneuzen

Ben Gus
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the morning of October 9, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge France (MMSI:205331090) collided with the self-propelled barge Ben Gus (MMSI:205384890) on the Western Scheldt in the Westbuitenhaven off Terneuzen, Netherlands. The France was locked into the Westbuitenhaven bound for Antwerp when it collided with the Ben Gus.  The France sustained hull damage with water ingress. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Reports state tugs assisted both the Ben Gus and France to moorings. Divers were requested and made repairs to the France hull while the Ben Gus cargo was unloaded to another vessel. No reports of pollution released.

 

Toyosu Canal Collision

Toyosu Canal Collision

Senbamaru 12
Photo: news.jp

On the morning of October 8, the workboats Senbamaru No. 12 and the Senbamaru No. 80 collided on the Toyosu Canal in Koto Ward, Japan. The Senbamaru No. 80 was pushing a 30 meter long barge when it struck into port hull of the Senbamaru No. 12 in the canal some 700 meters north of the Toyosu Station.  The Senbamaru No. 12 sustained hull damage with it’s pilothouse windows smashed.

The Japanese Coast Guard reported that all five crew on the Senbamaru No. 12 were taken to hospital. One crew member had suffered a severe blow to the chest and would perish from his injury. Reports state there were no injuries on the other vessel. Coast Guard’s initial investigation suggests the two ships collided as they were passing each other. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.