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Far East Grace

Far East Grace

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The 125 meter long, 7746 dwt container ship Far East Grace collided with three other vessels while attempting to berth at the terminal at Qingzhou, China.  First, the Far East Grace’s starboard side bumped into the side of the reefer vessel Qui Hai Yun which was unloading it’s cargo of frozen seafood.   The Far East Grace had five containers fall off the vessel while the reefer had some rails broken.   Next, she struck the 140 meter long, freighter Cheng Gong 79 then the 7o meter long, 1500 dwt freighter Dong Peng.   Both freighters were attempting to berth at the terminal when struck by the Far East Grace.  No details to the extent of damage to the freighters.  The Far East Grace finally came to rest  when it dropped anchor off the Qingzhou Bridge.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have detained all four vessels while conducting an investigation into the incident.

 

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Cielo di San Francisco

Cielo di San Francisco

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The 182 meter long, 37056 dwt bulk freighter Cielo di San Francisco went aground on a sandbank off Bray Head, Wicklow, Ireland.  The Cielo di San Francisco was en route to Dublin from Cork with a cargo of animal feed when it ran aground.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Attempt to refloat the vessel on the following hide tide.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Smart Aground

Smart Aground

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The 273 meter long, 151279 dwt bulk freighter Smart went aground  on a sandbar off Richards Bay, South Africa.  The bulk freighter had finished loading its 147,650 tons of coal at the terminal at Richards Bay when left the harbour.   The Smart only travelled a short distance when its engines failed.   The heavy swells pushed the bulk freighter onto the shallows.  The Smart suffered a massive crack and eventually broke-in-two by the following day.   All 23 crew were rescued by NSRI helicopter crews.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities state they are fearing the worse case scenario as the vessel had  1,500 tons of heavy fuel oil and a large quantity of diesel fuel.  Some pollution has already been spotted and clean up operations have begun.

Reports state the vessel did not have a pilot on board when it left the harbour.  The vessel’s owners, Esmeralda Schiffahrts, has stated that clean up operations will be covered by the company and its insurers.

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