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Allision in Hachinoche

Allision in Hachinoche

Ji Zhe 7
Photo: aba-net.com

On the afternoon of October 9, the 5274 dwt cargo vessel Ji Zhe 7 (IMO: 8359134) allided with the 185 meter long, 38,477 dwt cargo vessel Mimitsu (IMO: 9527958) in the harbour at Hachinohe, Japan. The Ji Zhe 7 was departing from its berth when strong winds pushed the vessel into the berthed Mimitsu.  There were no injuries or pollution released on either vessel.  Reports did not include any details if either vessel sustained hull damage.

The Hachinohe Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. See video report on the incident.

Tsunami: Research Vessel Damaged

Tsunami: Research Vessel Damaged

The 57,087 gt drill ship Chikyu was damaged by the tsunami while off Hachinohe, Japan. The vessel was doing research on earthquakes when the waves struck and damaged its navigation equipment and lost one of it’s six propulsion pods. There were 48 students aboard the Chikyu also. Luckily, none of the students were harmed and were safely evacuated later. The Chikyu is at anchor off Hachinohe.

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