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Collision on Azov-Don Canal

Collision on Azov-Don Canal

Veles

The 132 meter long, 4660 dwt tanker Volgoneft-210 collided with the 108 meter long cargo vessel Veles on the Azov-Don Sea Canal near Rostov-on-Don, Russia.  Reports state the vessels were proceeding in reduced visibility when the Volgoneft-210 struck the Veles.  The Veles sustained damage along the bulwark and main deck.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels were ordered to proceed to Rostov-on-Don for surveys.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

USS John S McCain

USS John S McCain

USS John S McCain
Photo: US Navy

On August 21, the 183 meter long, 50760 dwt tanker Alnic MC collided with the 154 meter long, US Navy Destroyer USS John S. McCain in the Strait of Malacca off Singapore.  The Alnic MC’s bow struck the aft port side of the destroyer. The Alnic MC sustained damage to its fore peak ballast tank while the USS John S. McCain suffered a hull breach with several compartments flooded including crew quarters, machinery and communications rooms.  Five sailors were injured while another 10 were initially reported as missing on the destroyer. Later reports state many of the crew missing had become trapped in the flooded compartments.

Both the Alnic MC and USS John S. McCain remained afloat and were able to proceed under their own power.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The USS John S. McCain moored at the Changi naval base in Singapore.

Xin Dong Yuan

Xin Dong Yuan

xin dong yuan

The 97 meter long, 6948 dwt cargo vessel Xin Dong Yuan sank in the Taiwan Strait off Pintang Island, China. The Xing Dong Yuan had collided with another cargo vessel and quickly sank. Authorities were alerted and a search and rescue operation was deployed. Over 20 vessels and aircraft searched for the 14 crew of the Xing Dong Yuan.  Four crew were rescued and four bodies were recovered. The name of the second vessel in the collision was not disclosed.

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