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Algorail

Algorail

Photo: mlive.com
Photo: mlive.com

The 640 foot long, 23320 dwt bulk freighter Algorail went aground on the Saginaw River near Bay City, Michigan.  The Algorail was proceeding to Zilwaukee with its cargo of salt when it became stuck in the shipping channel.  The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance by a tug.  The tug attempted to free the vessel, but it required the freighter to lighten some its cargo before it floated free.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The cause of the grounding may be due to silting in the river.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Tayyar Senkaya 1

Tayyar Senkaya 1

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The 80 meter long, 2670 dwt freighter Tayyar Senkaya 1 sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Antalya, Turkey.  The Tayyar Senkaya 1 had suffered water ingress in its cargo hold while en route to Singapore from Eregli with a cargo of steel.   The Tayyar Senkaya 1 sent out a distress call and were rescued by a nearby vessel.  No reports of injuries to the 11 crew.   No further details reported.

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Freighters sank off Hainan Island

Freighters sank off Hainan Island

The 53 meter long freighter Chang Xin Shun 888 and the freighter Jin Ma 788 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near Hainan Island, China.  Both vessels were at anchor when became overwhelmed when the tropical storm Bebinca passed over the area.   Authorities received a distress signal and dispatched rescuers to the scene.   All 12 crewmen from both vessels were later rescued.  Both vessels were loaded with cargoes of coal at the time.  Reports state the Chang Xin Shun 888 sank to the bottom, but the bridge still remains above the surface.

 

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