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Container ships collided in Singapore

Container ships collided in Singapore

Wan Wei 301
Photo: hsdhw.com

The 200 meter long, 30250 dwt container ship Wan Hai 301 allided with the docked 267 meter long, 55612 dwt container ship APL Denver at Johor Port in Pasir Gudang, Singapore. The Wan Hai 301 had lost control in the port when the vessel suffered power blackout after its generator failed. The Wan  Hai 301 bow struck the APL Denver amidship resulting in hull damage to the APL Denver.

APL Denver
Photo: thestar.com.my

The hull was holed at the waterline allowing some water ingress. The allision also punctured a starboard fuel tank on the APL Denver spilling some 300 tons of oil into the sea.  

Local authorities responded and placed booms to protect nearby mangroves. Reports state pollution has impacted a nearby fish farm and may have contaminated fish stocks. Additionally, booms were placed near reservoirs to prevent oil residue entering the system. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Vitsentzos Kornaros

Vitsentzos Kornaros

Vitsentzos Kornaros

The 128 meter long, 1616 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Vitsentzos Komaros became disabled off Rhodes, Greece. The ferry had departed from Rhodes when one of its main engines failed. Unable to restart the engine, the Vitsentzos Komaros returned back to port at reduced speed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Star Harmony

Star Harmony

Star Harmony
Photo: kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr

The 187 meter long, 52980 dwt bulk carrier Star Harmony ran aground in the Bosphorus off Yeniköy, Turkey. The Star Harmony had departed from Odessa and was headed to El Dikheila with a cargo of 47,500 tons of corn when it suffered engine failure and ran aground just off the western shoreline. Authorities dispatched multiple tugs and patrol boats to the scene. Divers will inspect the hull for damage and tugs will begin salvage operations on the next high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.