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Collision off Astrakhan

Collision off Astrakhan

The 88 meter long, 2755 dwt cargo vessel Rasha 1 collided with the 114 meter long cargo vessel Volgo Balt 239 on the Volga River at Astrakhan, Russia. The two vessels were moored at the anchorage off Astrakhan when the anchor of the Rasha 1 began to drag. The Rasha 1 drifted until it struck the Volgo Balt 239. Both vessels sustained minor damage to their railings and dents in the hulls. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities detained the vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.

Jan Caribe

Jan Caribe

Jan Caribe

On March 29, the 95 meter long, 3175 cargo vessel Jan Caribe collided with a small passenger vessel Captain D on the Escondido River near El Rama, Nicaragua. The Jan Caribe was headed to El Rama from El Bluff when it approached the Captain D. The Captain D had departed from El Rama bound for the Bluefields with 29 passengers and 11 crew. As the two vessel approached, the Captain D passed in front of the Jan Caribe right before the vessels collided.

The Captain D sustained severe damage and uncontrolled water ingress. Both vessels proceeded to the nearby river bank and began evacuating all 40 passengers and crew.  Some on board the Captain D had to jump into the river and swim ashore. Reports state everyone was able to safely abandon ship and make it ashore safely. Authorities were alerted and dispatched two rescue vessels to the scene to assist in rescue efforts. No reports of injuries.

The Captain D later sank a few hours later. No reports of damage or injuries on the Jan Caribe. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Kum San

Kum San

The 132 meter long, 8576 dwt cargo vessel Kum San capsized and sank off Lianyuanhang, China. The Kum San was at anchor when it was struck by a bunkering tanker.  The tanker was maneuovering when it struck into the hull of the Kum San. The Kum San suffered a large breach below the waterline causing uncontrolled water ingress.

The cargo vessel developed a severe list forcing the crew to abandon ship into a lifeboat. All 27 crew of the Kum San were rescued by Chinese Coast Guard assisted by nearby ships. No reports of injuries.

The Kum San continued to list until it capsized and sank just a few hours after the collision. Authorities are monitoring the area for pollution. Reports state the Kum San had several tons of fuel on board when it sank.

Initial investigations found the Kum San transponder was either malfunctioning or turned off which may be the leading factor why the vessels collided. The Kum San was thought to be loaded with cargo of possibly coal and had been at anchor for over a week.