Japan - Shipwreck Log

Collision off Miyagi Japan

September 24, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 119 gross ton fishing vessel Horiei Maru collided with the 189 meter long, 45363 dwt bulk freighter Nikkei Tiger north of Miyagi, Japan. The Horiei Maru quickly sank after the collision. The Japan Coast Guard was alerted from the fishing vessel’s distress signal dispatching search and rescue craft to the scene. Nine crew of the Horiei Maru were rescued by a nearby vessel. The remaining 13 crew on board were reported as missing. No reports of injuries or damage on the Nikkei Tiger.

Video of the Horiei Maru

National › 13 missing after fishing boat sinks off Miyagi (japantoday.com)
13 still missing after Japanese fishing boat with crew of 22 crashes, sinks (japandailypress.com)

Dong He

September 19, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 88 meter long, 1156 dwt freighter Dong He caught fire near Nagasaki, Japan. The fire started in the cargo hold and could not be contained by the crew. The Dong He sent out a distress call requesting assistance with the Japanese Coast Guard responding. A plane was dispatched and quickly spotted the burning freighter. Several patrol ships were then directed to the scene. The 12 crewmen on board were safely evacuated. The patrol vessels attempted to put out the fire using water canons. The Dong He was en route to Haimen, China from Nagoya, Japan with 1500 tons of scrap.

Pandora

August 10, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 133 meter long, 82238 dwt container ship Pandora went aground in Japan‘s Inland Sea near Imabari, Japan. The Pandora was headed to Osaka, Japan from Qingdao, China. No reports of injuries. The vessel was refloated with some assistance and proceeded to the harbour at Imabari where it was berthed at a quay. Authorities are conducting an inspection of the vessel for any possible damage.

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