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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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Lam Hong 26

Lam Hong 26

The 56 meter long, 1024 dwt freighter Lam Hong 26 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near Hai Phong, Vietnam.   The Lam Hong 26 had become disabled when its propeller had become entangled.   The vessel went adrift in heavy winds and developed a significant list.   The crew requested assistance with a rescue vessel responding.   All eight crew were safely rescued before the Lam Hong 26 sank.  The vessel was carrying iron ore from Nghe An to China.

 

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Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03
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The 78 meter long bulk freighter Vinacomin 03 collided with its sistership 78 meter long freighter Vinacomin 02 in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnam.   The Vinacomin 03 was leaving from Quang Ninh Hon La with 2,900 tons of coal while the Vinacomin 02 was headed to Quang Ninh Hon La.  The Vinacomin 02 struck into the Vinacomin 03 hull.  Its cargo holds quickly flooded and the vessel sank in  50 meters of water.   The Vinacomin 02 recovered 13 of the 14 crew from the Vinacomin 03.  The missing crewman was later rescued.   The Vinacomin 02 suffered some damage to its bow, but was able to proceed under its own power.  Reports state the Vinacomin 03 may not be salvaged due to the high cost.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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