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Long Tau River Collision

Long Tau River Collision

Glengyle
Photo: tuoitre.vn

On the night of April 25, the 200 meter long, 34152 dwt container ship KMTC Surabaya (IMO: 9821081) collided with the 181 meter long, 37679 dwt bulk carrier Glengyle (IMO: 9727285) on the Long Tau River at An Thoi Dong, Ho chi Minh, Vietnam. The KMTC Surabaya bow struck the Glengyle just forward the superstructure along its port hull nearly breaking the vessel in two. With part of the hull ripped open, the Glengyle sustained uncontrolled water ingress in one of the holds and engine room causing the vessel to partially sink by the stern. The KMTC Surabaya sustained bow damage, but was able to contain the water ingress and was in no danger of sinking. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

Vietnamese Authorities responded to the incident and found the Glengyle had released oil pollution resulting in an oil sheen around both vessels. Containment booms were placed to contain the pollution.

Reports state the vessels were still locked together as both vessels drifted towards the shoreline. Salvage plans state the vessels will be pulled away from each other. Authorities state that maritime traffic in the area was not impacted by the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Poortugaal

Collision off Poortugaal

Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the night of April 13, the 150 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Chimo (MMSI: 244130477) and collided with the 135 meter long self-propelled container barge New Jersey (MMSI: 244927482) on the Oude Maas near Poortugaal, Netherlands.

The two vessel struck head-on with the Chimo sustained a large hole torn in its hull above the waterline. The New Jersey also sustained significant damage to its port side of its bow above the water line.  There were no injuries reported on either vessel. Reports stated the New Jersey was able to proceed under its own power to a shipyard in Dordrecht for repairs.

Collision off Hải Phòng

Collision off Hải Phòng

Hosei Crown

On the morning of April 8, the 120 meter long, 13762 dwt cargo vessel Hosei Crown (IMO: 9543926) collided in the Gulf of Bắc Bộ with the fishing vessel TH 92686 TS off Hải Phòng, Vietnam.  The Hosei Crown struck the TH 92686 TS causing the fishing vessel to quickly sink and sending its 12 man crew into the water.

Vietnam authorities received a distress call and alerted nearby vessels to assist in the search and rescue efforts. The Hosei Crown also assisted by releasing life rafts in the area. Authorities deployed the rescue vessel SAR 411 to search the area where the fishing vessel sank.  After several hours of searching,  8 crew of the TH 92686 TS had been safely rescued from the water.  Unfortunately, four crew perished when the fishing vessel sank and their bodies would be later recovered.

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center has launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state there was fog in the area at the time of the incident.