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Collision on the Rhine

Collision on the Rhine

De Zonnebloem
Photo: Presseportal.de

On the night of March 29, the 90 meter long self-propelled passenger ship De Zonnebloem (IMO: 8407644) collided with the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Servia (MMSI: 244185189) on the Rhine near Voerde, Germany.  The Servia‘s bow struck head-on with the De Zonnebloem resulting in heavy damage to the passenger ship.  The De Zonnebloem sustained a 20 meter² hole in the bow above the waterline while the Servia‘s bow sustained a significant dent.  Fortunately there were no injuries to the 134 passengers and 15 crew on the De Zonnebloem and no injuries on the Servia. There were no reports of pollution released.

Authorities dispatched both fire and police boats to escort the De Zonnebloem to Wesel where it was met by emergency personnel. Authorities detained the Servia and had it’s master under go a blood test for alcohol. Authorities have launched criminal proceedings while the investigation into the incident is ongoing.  Reports state the De Zonnebloem will be taken out of service for several months to undergo repairs.

Sadong 33

Sadong 33

Sadong 33
Photo: Philippine Navy

On the early morning hours of March 25, the tugboat Sadong 33 capsized in Sarangani Bay near Maasim, Philippines.  The Sadong 33 was towing the 59 meter long landing craft LCT Sea Asia (IMO:8843551) from Glan, Sarangani to Iligan City when its towline was struck by the 169 meter long, 28388 dwt bulk carrier Universe Kaisa (IMO: 9283849). The bulk carrier passed too close to the towing line causing the line to snap and resulting in the Sadong 33 to suddenly rollover.

Six of the eight crew were later rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard.  The captain of the Sadong 33 and one other crew member perished. Authorities state the captain’s body was later recovered. There were no reports of injuries or damage on the Universe Kaisa or the LCT Sea Asia.  Authorities have placed booms around the overturn Sadong 33 to contain any pollution released. Reports state the Sadong 33 had somewhere between 50 to 100 meters of towline between itself and the LCT Sea Asia during the incident. The Philippine Coast Guard has stated that legal charges may be filed against the master and crew of the Universe Kiza.

 

Collision off Rosario

Collision off Rosario

Nicia

On March 26, the 135 meter long, 10482 dwt bulk carrier Sangko Uno 66 (IMO: 9964534) collided in Manila Bay with the 483 gt landing craft LCT Nicia (IMO: 8946016) off Rosario, Cavite, Philippines. The LCT Nicia was bound for Cebu when it struck the Sangko Uno 66 on its way to Pasay. Both vessels only sustained minor damage and there were no reports of injuries or pollution released. The Philippine Coast Guard directed both vessels to proceed to Manila where authorities will conduct an investigation into the incident.