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Black Sea Collision

Black Sea Collision

Glard 2
Photo: ensonhaber.com

On January 10, the 140 meter long, 6407 dwt tanker Glard 2 collided with the 138 gt fishing vessel Dursun Ali Coşkun in the Black Sea some 5 miles off the coast of Kilyos, Turkey. The Glard 2 was headed to Izmir from Rostov-on-Don in heavy fog when it struck the fishing vessel. The Dursun Ali Coşkun quickly filled with water and sank within minutes. Three of the 6 crew on board the Dursun Ali Coşkun were later rescued from the water. The survivors were taken ashore and transported to hospital for treatment.

The Turkish Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation to look for the remaining three men.  The Coast Guard dispatched multiple lifeboats, patrol boats and helicopters to the scene. Nearby fishing boats assisted in the operation.  By the next day, the Coast Guard had recovered the bodies of the missing men. Reports state the men may have been trapped in the cabin on the Dursun Ali Coşkun and were not able escape before the fishing vessel sank.

Reports state the Glard 2 proceeded to an anchorage near the entrance to the Istanbul Strait.  No reports of injuries or pollution released from the tanker. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Kamchatka

Collision off Kamchatka

Collision off Kamchatka
Photo: maritimefirstnewspaper.com

The 134 meter long, 9200 dwt cargo vessel Shantar collided with the 134 meter long, 7346 dwt cargo vessel Tanir in Avacha Bay, Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. The Shantar’s bow struck into the portside of the Tanir resulting in a breach below the waterline and water ingress. Divers were called out and a patch sealed the breach on the Tanir.  No reports of injuries. Both vessels later proceeded to Petropavlovsk for inspection.

 

 

Viola QN 2972

Viola QN 2972

Viola
Photo: baogiaothong.vn

On October 21, the passenger ship Viola QN 2972 collided with the bulk carrier HNA 0208 in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The Viola was en route from Quang Ninh to pick up passengers that needed transportation to another passenger ship.  When the vessel was off Hon Ma it collided with the HNA 0208. The Viola sustained significant hull damage and water ingress. The crew was unable to control the flooding as the engine room filled with water. The nearby passenger ship Bai Tho rushed to the scene and was able to quickly transfer the 4 crew off the Viola before it sank.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.