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Gustav Maersk

Gustav Maersk

Gustav Maersk

On January  10, the  367 meter long, 127015 dwt container ship Gustav Maersk ran aground in the Messina Strait near Torre Cavallo, Italy. The Gustav Maersk en route to Gioia Tauro from Rijeka entered the Messia Strait.  While it maneuvered to bring on a pilot, the boxship ran aground just off the shoreline.

The vessel requested assistance with two tugs responding.  The tugs were able to refloat the Gustav Maersk and the vessels proceeded to Gioia Tauro.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. 

Container ships collided in Singapore

Container ships collided in Singapore

Wan Wei 301
Photo: hsdhw.com

The 200 meter long, 30250 dwt container ship Wan Hai 301 allided with the docked 267 meter long, 55612 dwt container ship APL Denver at Johor Port in Pasir Gudang, Singapore. The Wan Hai 301 had lost control in the port when the vessel suffered power blackout after its generator failed. The Wan  Hai 301 bow struck the APL Denver amidship resulting in hull damage to the APL Denver.

APL Denver
Photo: thestar.com.my

The hull was holed at the waterline allowing some water ingress. The allision also punctured a starboard fuel tank on the APL Denver spilling some 300 tons of oil into the sea.  

Local authorities responded and placed booms to protect nearby mangroves. Reports state pollution has impacted a nearby fish farm and may have contaminated fish stocks. Additionally, booms were placed near reservoirs to prevent oil residue entering the system. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

MSC Clorinda

MSC Clorinda

MSC Clorinda

The 366 meter long, 165960 dwt container ship MSC Clorinda ran aground on the Suez Canal near the 145 kilometer mark. The MSC Clorinda was headed northbound when it hit bottom. Unable to free itself, three tugs were dispatched to the scene and refloated the boxship a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the MSC Clorinda continued on its voyage from Singapore to Izmit later the same day.