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Collision in Tokyo Bay

Collision in Tokyo Bay

Photo: Japan News
Photo: Japan News

The 130 meter long, 17220 dwt cargo vessel Beagle III collided with the 127 meter long, 9618 dwt container ship Pegasus Prime in Tokyo Bay off Miura Peninsula,  Japan.   The Pegasus Prime’s bow struck into the side of the Beagle III.  The Beagle III quickly filled with water and sank.

Beagle III
Beagle III

Twelve crew members were rescued by a passing passenger vessel. Reports stated 6 crewmen had suffered injuries while launching the vessel’s lifeboat.  One crewman later perished from his injuries.  Eight crewmen were still reported missing.  Authorities have launched a search and rescue effort   No reported injuries on the Pegasus Prime.  The Pegasus Prime sustained significant bow damage with a large fracture on its port side.  The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Photo: Japan Times
Photo: Japan Times

The Pegasus Prime was en route from Kunsan, South Korea heading to Tokyo while the Beagle III was departing from Yokohama with a cargo of steel coil.

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Allisions in Kiel Canal

Allisions in Kiel Canal

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The 148 meter long container ship DS Agility allided with pilings near Schülp, Germany in the Kiel Canal.  The DS Agility was en route to Riga from Rotterdam when it lost power and struck the pilings.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The water police launched an investigation into the incident.

Passaat-1042522The 82 meter long cargo vessel Passaat allided with the lock gate at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Passaat was en route to Vierow from Grimsby in ballast when it entered the lock.  Strong winds was pushing the vessel towards the gate when the bow thruster failed.   The gate suffered significant damage while the Passaat sustained minor damage to its bow.  The vessel dropped anchor at Rügen where divers will survey its hull.

Johanna-1187051The 121 meter long container ship Johanna allided with the jetty at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Johanna was caught by a wind gust while leaving the lock when it struck the jetty.  The jetty suffered on minor damage.  No injuries or pollution released. The Johanna was en route to Antwerp from Kokkola.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Safmarine Linyati

Safmarine Linyati

Photo: haute-normandie.france3.fr
Photo: haute-normandie.france3.fr

The 140 meter long, 12325 dwt container ship Safmarine Linyati went aground on the Seine River near Caudebec-en-Caux, France.  The vessel was en route to Rouen from Antwerp when grounded at the entrance of the  river channel.  Tugs attempted to refloat the Safmarine Linyati but were unable due to the falling tide.  Plans were to refloat the vessel on the following high tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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