Hong Kong - Shipwreck Log

Madeira

November 29, 2013 Paul Hancock

The high-speed passenger ferry Madeira struck an unknown object in Hong Kong near the island of Hei Ling Chau. The hydrofoil was en route to Macau from a western section of Hong Kong with 105 passengers and 10 crew when it struck the object. The Madeira was thrown upwards by them impact throwing passengers from their seats. The ferry was disabled, but had only slight damage. A total of 85 people on board were injured. Some 20 ambulances were on scene when the Madeira was towed to the ferry terminal at Sheung Wan. Forty-six persons were taken to hospital. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. An initial search failed to find the mystery object.

HK ferry hits ‘unidentified object’ (bbc.co.uk)
Majority of 85 injured in HK ferry incident discharged from hospital – Xinhua (news.xinhuanet.com)
Hong Kong ferry accident leaves 85 injured (channelnewsasia.com)

Collision off Hong Kong

November 5, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 323 meter long, 99678 dwt container ship OOCL Southampton collided with the 98 meter long freighter Hang Sheng 18 off the coast of Hong Kong. The OOCL Southampton struck into the Hang Sheng 18 which sank soon after. All 12 crewmen of the Hang Sheng 18 were later rescued by other nearby vessels. An oil sheen was spotted over where the freighter sank. The OOCL Southampton proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No further details reported.

Trans Summer

August 13, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 190 meter long, 56824 dwt bulk freighter Trans Summer sank off Hong Kong. The Trans Summer was at anchor with its cargo of nickle ore at an anchorage 45 miles southwest when it became overwhelmed by 15 meter waves and 90 kph winds caused by Typhoon Utor. The bulk freighter had suffered some water ingress in the hold causing the cargo to shift and the vessel capsized and sank.

The 21 crew were able to send out a distress call before abandoning ship. Some of the crew were able to reach the life rafts while others jump into the water as the vessel listed from 30 degrees onto its side. Authorities dispatched two helicopters to the scene which were able to save all 21 men. The Trans Summer was headed to China from Indonesia before it sank. No further details reported.

Cargo ship sinks as Typhoon Utor lashes Hong Kong (abc.net.au)
Hong Kong: Typhoon Utor sinks cargo ship ‘Trans Summer’, 21 crew rescued amid 15m waves – 140813 1730z (goatysnews.wordpress.com)

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