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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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Maribo

Maribo

Photo: tv2.no
Photo: tv2.no

The 55 meter long, 813 dwt sand carrier freighter Maribo went aground near Nordre Vartdal, Norway.   The vessel was proceeding in the Vartdal Fjord during the night when it ran ashore onto the rocks.  The Maribo suffered some hull damage to its bow and had some minor water ingress.  None of the 6 crew on board were injured.  Local authorities and the NSSR lifeboat proceeded to the scene, but were unable to refloat the vessel due to the falling tide.   A tug was requested to pull the sand carrier free on the following high tide.   No reports of pollution being released.  The vessel was en route to Ørsta from Olsvika, Ålesund at the time of the incident.   The cause of the grounding had not been reported.   Reports state the vessel barely missed a nearby aquaculture farm.

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Iohann Mahmastal

Iohann Mahmastal

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The 132 meter long, 7075 dwt freighter Iohann Mahmastal became disabled in the Adriatic Sea near Montenegro.   The Iohann Mahmastal was en route to Biela from Alexandria when it suffered a steering failure.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.