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Collision in Tokyo Bay

Collision in Tokyo Bay

Sunway Maru
Photo: asahi.com

The 30 meter long, 92 ton coastal tanker Sunway Maru collided with the 449 ton gravel carrier Daifuku Maru No. 8 off Umihotaru in Tokyo Bay, Japan. The Sunway Maru was loaded with lubricating oil  was struck by the Daifuku Maru No. 8 which was loaded with gravel. The Sunway Maru sustained significant hull damage and water ingress. The tanker quickly sank by the stern leaving only the forepeak still visible. The 3 crew on board the Sunway Maru were rescued. No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Reports state a large oil sheen several kilometers long was visible around the wreck. Authorities have dispatched pollution control vessels to the scene and have released chemical dispersants. The total amount of pollution released has not been disclosed.

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City

City

City

The 107 meter long, 7,0001 dwt cargo vessel City ran aground on the breakwater at Sakata, Honshu, Japan. The City was en route to Funakawa from Akita in rough weather when it approached the port of Sakata. The City was pulled by strong currents and winds causing the vessel to strike the breakwater and run aground. The City sustained hull damage with breaches below the waterline allowing water ingress. The City listed over to starboard and partially sank.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and was able to hoist all 18 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel may be salvaged when conditions improve. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Xin Zhou

Xin Zhou

Xin Zhou
Photo: Asashi.com

The 77 meter long, 1650 dwt cargo vessel Xin Zhou caught fire while loading scrap at Toyohashi, Japan.  Local authorities dispatched fire fighters and fire fighting boats to the scene.  The burning scrap was removed from the hull and doused by water. After several hours, the fire fighters were able to bring the blaze under control. All crew on board were able to safely evacuate to the pier. Some of the crew suffered smoke inhalation.  Damage by the fire to the Xin Zhou was not reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.