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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.

Min Shu Yu 07878

Min Shu Yu 07878

Sinotrans Xiamen

The 39 meter long fishing vessel Min Shu Yu 07878 sank after collision in the Taiwan Strait near Xiamen, China. The Min Shu Yu 07878 had been struck by the 145 meter long, 12550 dwt container ship Sinotrans Xiamen which was en route to Quanzhou from Shantou. The Min Shu Yu 07878 quickly sank. Reports state only three of the 11 crew on board were rescued. The 11 crew were still reported as missing as authorities proceeded with a search and rescue operation. After the collision, authorities directed the Sinotrans Xiamen to berth at Xiamen as part of an investigation into the incident.