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Hai Run 607

Hai Run 607

Hansa Siegburg
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The general cargo vessel Hai Run 607 collided with the 175 meter long, 23,324 dwt container ship Hansa Siegburg off Qingyu Island, Xiamen, China.  The Hansa Siegburg struck the Hai Run 607, loaded with a cargo of sand, which quickly began to sink.  The 6 crew on the Hai Run 607 abandoned ship.  Five crew were rescued by a passing vessel while the remaining crewman was pulled from the water.  One crewman from the Hai Run 607 was later to taken to hospital for treatment.  No further details reported.

Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

photo: weehingthong.wordpress.com
photo: weehingthong.wordpress.com

The 300 meter long, 113,000 dwt container ship San Felipe allided with the container ship Al Riffa at Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. The San Felipe was maneuvoring towards its berth when it allided with the 366 meter long, 145,534 dwt Al Riffa.  After the allision, a fire broke out on both container ships.  Authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade responded. The fire on the Al Riffa was quickly extinguished within an hour.  However, the fire on the San Felipe was more difficult as many containers in the forward section of the vessel contained combustible goods.  Authorities determined to tow the San Felipe away from the quay to a secure area to avoid other vessels catching fire as well.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Port Botany Collision

Port Botany Collision

Photo: smh.com.au

Photo: smh.com.au

On October 14, The 292 meter long, 61407 dwt container ship Safmarine Makutu, the 276 meter long, 67637 dwt container ship OOCL Hong Kong and the 294 meter long, 65815 dwt container ship Kiel Express collided in Port Botany, Australia. The three vessels were berthed with standard mooring lines.  During the night, a severe storm struck the port with winds reaching 126 km per hour. The Kiel Express moorings snapped and was blown from its berth.  The Kiel Express cut the moorings of the OOCL Hong Kong  allowing it to drift free as well. The OOCL Hong Kong sustained damage to its stern when it’s hull was punctured by the bollards on the quay. The Kiel Express continued to be pushed by the strong winds when it’s stern struck the Safmarine Makutu. The Kiel Express swung around and then collided side-to-side against the Makutu. Six tugboats responded to the situation and were eventually able to get all three container ships under control.  One tug became disabled by the loose mooring lines of the OOCL Hong Kong.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.