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Hong Yuan 02

Hong Yuan 02

Hong Yuan 02
Zhejiang Maritime

On December 15, the container ship Hong Yuan 02 ran aground off Small Huanglong Island near Zhoushan, China. The Hong Yuan 02 was headed to Humen from Jingtang when it struck a reef with considerable force. The hull area around the bow was breached allowing water ingress into several cargo holds. Unable to control the flooding, the Hong Yuan 02 developed a 20 degree list to starboard and the bow partially submerged.

Hong Yuan 02
Zhejiang Maritime

The following day a patrol boat arrived on scene and evacuated 13 of the 21 crew on board. In addition, several crane ships arrived on scene and began salvage operations. No reports of injuries.

Hong Yuan 02
Zhejiang Maritime

On December 17, the lightering of containers had removed a small number of the 864 20-foot containers and 68 21-foot containers on board. The tanker Pu Yuan 1 arrived on site and began pumping off the fuel from the Hong Yuan 02. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

The 366 meter long, 147443 dwt container ship Millau Bridge became disabled off Antimilos Island, Greece. The Millau Bridge was headed to Port Said from Piraeus when it suffered engine failure off the island. The crew was unable to restore power and requested assistance. Three tugs arrived on scene and towed the Millau Bridge back to Piraeus. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew, damage or pollution released.

Hanni

Hanni

Hanni
Photo: welt.de

The 118 meter long container ship Hanni ran aground on the Elbe near Mühlenberger Hole, Germany. The Hanni departed Hamburg for Bremerhaven and was heading to the North Sea when it suffered engine failure while between Blankenese and Finkenwerder.  The Hanni drifted before running aground near the south shore.

Hanni
Photo: mopo.de

A tug was dispatched and was unable to refloat the boxship.  A second attempt failed to free the Hanni even with an additional tug and the rising tide.  The Hanni was finally freed 12 hours later with four tugs. The Hanni proceeded to Hamburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.