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TS Taipei

TS Taipei

TS Taipei

The 168 meter long, 20615 dwt container ship TS Taipei ran aground just off the Taiwan coast near New Taipei City. The  TS Taipei had suffered engine failure during a strong storm. The boxship was blown aground just 300 meters off the beach.  The TS Taipei suffered hull damage and water ingress.  The vessel’s engine room flooded and oil pollution was released into the sea.  Authorities laid out barriers to contain the pollution.  All 21 crew on board were airlifted off the TS Taipei.  No reports of injuries.

Kalliopi R. C.

Kalliopi R. C.

Kalliopi R. C.
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On March 1, the 294 meter long, 67751 dwt container ship Kalliopi became disabled off Le Havre, France. The Kalliopi had suffered a total power blackout just as it departed from Le Havre, France. The vessel dropped anchor and attempted to carry out repairs.  The following day authorities dispatched a helicopter with an emergency team who were lowered to the deck of the Kalliopi.  The container ship was unable to keep at it’s anchor due to rough conditions. Both crew and the emergency team connected a towline to the emergency tug Abeille Liberté which arrived from Cherbourg. The Abeille Liberté towed the Kalliopi into Le Harve.  No reports of injuries to the 24 crew on board, damage or pollution released.

Xetha Bhum

Xetha Bhum

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The 146 meter long, 15302 dwt container ship Xetha Bhum allided with the embankment on the Chao Praya River in the Phra Pradaeng District, Bangkok, Thailand. The Xetha Bhum was departing for a voyage to Singapore when it lost control and struck the embankment.  The boxship sustained multiple hull breaches in the bow and sustained water ingress.  No reports of injuries.  The Xetha Bhum was inspected and allowed to be refloated.  The Xetha Bhum was towed by two tugs back into port for repairs.  The Coast Guard and local authorities have launched an investigation into incident.