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Catalina

Catalina

Lu Rong Yu 58398
Photo: cctv news

The 225 meter long, 74432 dwt bulk carrier Catalina collided with the fishing vessel Lu Rong Yu 58398 in the East China Sea near Ningbo, China. The Catalina struck the Lu Rong Yu 58398 causing the fishing vessel to capsize and later sink. Nearby fishing vessels responded to the scene and rescued two of the 19 crew of the Lu Rong Yu. The two survivors were later taken to hospital, but later died.The remaining 17 crew were still reported as missing. Chinese authorities have launched search and rescue vessels along with helicopters to look for survivors. No reports of injuries or damage on the Catalina. Authorities in Fujian has launched an investigation into the incident.

Catalina

Last Stand

Last Stand

Last Stand
Photo: uscg

The 42 foot long fishing vessel Last Stand sank off Cape May, New Jersey. The Last Stand was heading back to port when it was struck by the 78 foot long Tug Dean Reinauer.  The three crew on board scrambled into survival suits and abandoned into the vessel’s life raft. The vessel sank within minutes.  A Coast Guard  response boat arrived on scene and rescued the crew. No reports of injuries.  The incident is under investigation.

Platres

Platres

Platres
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 114 meter long, 8847 dwt bulk carrier Platres collided with the 79 meter long, 2300 dwt cargo vessel Tashin in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul, Turkey.  The Platres was en route to Mariupol when it was doing a maneuver toberth when it struck the Tashin.  Both vessels suffered hull damage and water ingress, but there was no pollution released. The Tashin remained at anchorage, but the Platres was able to continue its voyage.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.