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Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

MSC Alexandra
Photo: twtitter

On August 3, the 126 meter long, 319,999 dwt VLCC tanker Dream II collided with the 366 meter long, 165,908 dwt container ship MSC Alexandra in the Singapore Strait off Sebarok Island, Singapore. The Dream II’s bow struck into the portside hull of the MSC Alexandra. The tanker sustained significant damage to its bow and the container ship sustained hull damage to its port stern and a dozen empty containers fell overboard. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities detained both vessels at a nearby anchorage while conducting an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state the duty officers on both vessels failed to communicate before the collision.

HMS Ambush

HMS Ambush

HMS Ambush
Photo: telegraph.co.uk

The Astute-class nuclear powered submarine HMS Ambush collided with the 183 meter long, 35,966 dwt tanker Andreas off the coast of Gibraltar. The submarine was conducting a training exercise when it had a glancing collision with hull of the Andreas. The HMS Ambush sustained hull damage, but no injuries or damage to its nuclear power plant. No reports of injuries or pollution released on the Andreas. The Royal Navy has launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Ueshima

Collision off Ueshima

Yamato Maru No 8
Photo: asahi.com

On July 15, the 600 dwt cargo vessel Yamato Maru No. 8 collided with the 1630 dwt cargo vessel Hosho Maru off Ueshima Island in the Harima-nada Sea, Japan. The Yamato Maru No. 8 was headed to Osaka from Ako with 1300 tons of crushed stone when it was struck by the Hosho Maru. The Yamato Maru No. 8 capsized and sank. One crew was injured and two others perished on the Yamato Maru No. 8 while the five crew of the Hosho Maru were unhurt. The Hosho Maru was able to proceed The cause of the incident is under investigation by the Japan Coast Guard.