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Unicorn Logger

Unicorn Logger

UNICORN_LOGGER

The 112 meter long, 8725 dwt freighter Unicorn Logger went aground in the Sambawan Islet off Maripipi Island, Philippines.   The vessel was proceeding to Japan from Malaysia with 836 tons of lumber when a fishing vessel cross its path causing the Unicorn Logger to veer  off course and go aground onto a coral reef.   No reports of injuries to the 18 crew on board.   The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched a team to assess to the situation.  Reports state the Unicorn Logger rests on some 270 square meters of coral reef. Reports states local government was studying the possibility of seeking damages for the destruction of coral reefs.

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Angel 1 Sunk

Angel 1 Sunk

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The 197 meter long, 34,942 dwt freighter Angel 1 sank off Pointe-d’Esny, Mauritius after three months being aground on a coral reef.   Salvagers had made repairs and pulled the freighter free of the reef.  However, they found the hull had suffered many cracks.  These cracks enlarged as the vessel making repairs impossible.   Pumps barely kept the vessel afloat with it pumping out some 6,800 cubic meters per hour.   It was decided to tow the Angel 1 as far as possible from the coast and allow the vessel to sink.   When the vessel was some 36 miles off the coast, the crew was evacuated and the pumps were stopped.   The vessel quickly filled with water and sank.   The Angel 1 now rests under 4400 meters of water.   Reports state the Angel 1 still had some remaining cargo of rice on board.

https://www.shipwrecklog.com/log/2011/09/collision-during-salvage/

https://www.shipwrecklog.com/log/2011/08/angel-1-aground

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