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MGM NO.5 Explosion

MGM NO.5 Explosion

Photo: Tong Coast Guard
Photo: Tong Coast Guard

The 84 meter long, 1384 dwt freighter MGM No. 5 exploded and sank in the East China Sea near Namhae Island, South Korea.   The freighter was carrying a cargo of metallic powder from Incheon, Korea to Wakayama, Japan.  The 41850 dwt container ship FESCO Diomid was nearby and rescued 9 crewmen from the MGM No. 5.  One crewman remains missing.  The crew were later picked up by the Coast Guard by helicopter and taken ashore.  Authorities dispatched patrol boats to look for the missing man.   An investigation into the incident was launched.  Reports state the MGM No. 5 now rests in 90 meters of water.

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Longshan

Longshan

Photo: jejusori.net

The 78 meter long, 2724 dwt freighter Longshan went aground in the East China Sea at Jeju Island, South Korea.  The Longshan struck a reef off the coast causing hull damage with ballast and fuel tanks breached on the port side.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched rescue crafts to the scene.  The 12 crew on board were safely rescued.   A large oil spill formed estimated around 2,000 litres from the ruptured fuel tanks.  The authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain the pollution released while response crews begin clean up operations.   Reports state the Longshan had some 35 tons of fuel oil with another 5 tons of diesel fuel on board.  Local residents reported the strong smell of the oil pollution caused headaches and nausea with some to vomit.   The Coast Guard stated the Longshan would be towed off the reef at the next high tide.

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