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Tianjin Collision

Tianjin Collision

RICKMERS_HAMBURG

On May 30, the 193 meter long, 29980 dwt cargo vessel Rickmers Hamburg collided with the self-propelled barge Jiang Shun 1318 in the Bohai Sea off Tianjin, China. The Rickmers Hamburg was departing from Tianjin bound for Kobe, Japan when it struck the aft section of the Jiang Shun 1318. The barge partially sank as the stern flooded. One crewman was missing and another perished on the Jiang Shun. Authorities ordered the Rickmers Hamburg to an anchorage off Tianjin while an investigation is conducted.

Da You 78

Da You 78

The 50 meter long tanker Da You 78 collided with an unidentified vessel in the East China Sea off Zhoushan, China. The tanker sustained severe damage and caught fire after the collision.  The 16 crew on board abandoned ship and were rescued. No reports of injuries. Local salvage vessels responded to the scene with fire fighting equipment. Reports state there was a significant amount of pollution released.

Talisay City Collision

Talisay City Collision

Starcraft 9
Photo: inquirer.net

On May 13, the high speed ferry Starcraft 9 collided with the cargo vessel Our Lady of Faith of Medallion off Talisay City, Philippines. The Starcraft 9 was proceeding to Tubigon with 262 passengers and 15 crew when it struck the larger cargo vessel.  No reports to injuries to the passengers, but the chief engineer fell overboard after the collision. He was pulled from the water by his fellow crewmen and later taken to hospital. Later reports stated the chief engineer did not recover from his injuries and perished. The Our Lady of Faith of Medallion was undamaged and had no injuries on board. The Starcraft 9 proceeded to Cebu City. The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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