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Collision in the Iloilo Strait

Collision in the Iloilo Strait

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The cargo ship Sportivo collided with the cargo vessel Jehan in the Iloilo Strait, Philippines.  The Sportivo, loaded with 28,000 sacks of fertilizer bound for Palawan, had dropped anchor in the Iloilo Strait due to the bad conditions brought on by tropical depression Lingling.  A few hours later the Sportivo attempted to continue its voyage and lifted anchor.  However, the vessel suffered engine problems and began to drift.  The heavy seas and strong winds pushed the Sportivo until it struck the MV Jehan.  The Sportivo hull was holed and suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The 29 crew on the Sportivo abandoned ship and were safely rescued a short time later.  The Sportivo sank with 12,000 litres of bunker fuel on board.  An oil sheen was reported where the vessel sank. The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched an unit to the scene to help contain the pollution.

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Susan

Susan

Susan

The 95 meter long, 5047 dwt freighter Susan went aground on the Nieuwe Maas River near Schiedam, Netherlands.  The Susan was heading out to the North Sea when it grounded.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Two tugs were able to refloat the freighter later the same day.  The Susan proceeded to Rotterdam to be inspected.

 

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Triple Collision off Dungeness

Triple Collision off Dungeness

Photo: Doverforum.com
Photo: Doverforum.com

The 166 meter long bulk freighter Rickmers Dubai reported colliding with another vessel off Dungeness, England.  The bulk carrier had struck another vessel during the night and contacted the Dover Coastguard of the incident. The other vessels involved was the 113 gt tug Kingston which was towing the barge Walcon Wizard.  The RNLI launched lifeboats to the scene finding all three vessels in stable condition.  Luckily, the Rickmers Dubai had passed between the tug and barge causing minimal damage to the tug and barge.  The barge crew dropped its anchor and waited until it could be towed to Dover harbour later the same day.  There were no injuries on any vessel involved.  The Kingston was able to proceed under its own power back to port.   The Rickmers Dubai anchored off Newhaven while authorities investigated the incident. No reports of pollution released.

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