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Yamoto

Yamoto

Yamoto
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On October 26, the 38 meter long self-propelled barge Mac Gyver, loaded with 350 tons of sand, collided with the combination of the 39 meter long self-propelled barge Hijete and barge Yamoto on the Canal du Nord near Eterpigny, France. Both vessels were unable to establish communications before they collided head-on. The Yamoto sustained damage and water ingress at the bow.  Unable to contain the flooding, the local fire brigade was alerted.  They arrived on scene and deployed 3 dewatering pumps trying to keep the barge afloat.  The flooding was too much for the pumps and the Yamoto sank by the bow.  The pumps were pulled off the Yamoto and the entire vessel sank to the bottom of the canal leaving only part of the wheelhouse visible. Authorities laid out booms to contain oil pollution released.  Reports state the Yamoto will be later raised and repaired.

The Mac Gyver and Hijete both sustained some damage, but were in no danger of sinking.

Collision on the Don

Collision on the Don

Volgo Don 147

On October 2, the 138 meter long, 5150 dwt cargo vessel Volgo Don 147 collided with the 140 meter long, 7441 dwt tanker Gloria on the Don River near Bagaevskaya, Russia.  The Volgo Don 147 was headed for the Azov Sea with a cargo of barley when it struck head-on with the Gloria which was proceeding upstream in ballast. Both vessels sustained significant bow damage including hull breaches and water ingress on the Volgo Don 147.  No reports of injuries. Both vessels drop anchor nearby to allow authorities to conduct an investigation.  Reports state both vessels were not in danger of sinking. Tugs were dispatched to take the vessels under tow.

 

Collision off Kobe

Collision off Kobe

On May 4, the 141 meter long, 11,913 dwt container ship SITC Osaka collided with the 338 meter long, 103,207 dwt container ship NYK Venus near Rokko Island, Kobe, Japan. The SITC Osaka was entering Kobe while the NYK Venus was leaving he harbor when the two vessels collided.  Initial reports stated the NYK Venus did not sustain significant damage and was allowed to continue on its voyage. The SITC Osaka sustained damage to its port stern section above the waterline.

On May 10, still berthed in Kobe unloading containers, a fire broke out among one of the damage containers on the stern section of the SITC Osaka.  Authorities dispatched fire fighting crews to the scene along with fire boats.  The fire burnt several containers, but there were no reports of injuries.