The 32 meter oil platform Sedco 709 suffered water ingress while under tow off Shandong, China. The decommissioned rig was headed to Zhoushan when the hull suffered water ingress and caused it to list over. The tow was dropped and the rig was anchored off shore. Reports state the rig is to be dewatered.
The 122 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kong Harald was damaged while off Berlevåg, Norway. The Kong Harald had traveled a short distance from Berlevåg with 225 passengers and 50 crew when it was struck by a large rogue wave. Witnesses stated a 15 meter high wave smashed into the ferry. Multiple windows along the upper deck were smashed. The wheelhouse also had some windows broken resulting in some electronics and instruments failing. Two persons onboard sustained minor injuries. The Kong Harald diverted its course to Honningsvåg where it replaced the broken windows before it proceeded on to Harstad where it receive a detailed inspection.
The 190 meter long, 52421 dwt bulk carrier Goldeneye sustained hull damage while berthed at Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, Philippines. The bulk carrier, loaded with limestone, was moored when tropical storm Quennie sent the vessel against its berth. Waves pushed the Goldeneye onto a berthing dolphin, a fixed structure extending above the water. The vessel sustained multiple scrapes before it’s hull punctured three times in the vessel’s ballast tanks. The storm continued to slam against Goldeneye until it was pushed onto the top of a berthing dolphin.
Reports state authorities are concern of potential pollution release with Typhoon Ruby approaching. The Goldeneye has some 300 tons of bunker fuel on board. Authorities have asked the crew secure the vessel and to offload the fuel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.