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Kemira Gas

Kemira Gas

The 142 meter long, 9965 dwt tanker Kemira Gas went aground in the Kiel Canal near Schwartenbek, Germany.  The Kemira Gas was in ballast when strong wind gusts pushed the vessel into pilings as it was waiting to allow another vessel pass.   The crew attempted to prevent the grounding by an emergency anchoring, but the vessel veered perpendicular to the canal and went aground onto the embankment.  No reports of injuries.   The Kemira Gas was refloated a short time later and proceeded to Brunsbüttel for inspection.  The Kemira Gas was en route to London from Rostock.

Link to video of the grounding

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Kanthicha

Kanthicha

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The 89 meter long, 2876 dwt LPG tanker Kanthicha caught fire while anchored at Phuket, Thailand.   The fire started in the communications room.  The crew attempted to put of the flames, but there was too much smoke.   The crew requested assistance with personnel from the Marine Department and a helicopter from the Thai Navy responding.   Their combined effort the fire was extinguished a few hours later.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

The 190 meter long, 57000 dwt bulk freighter Sunny Horizon collided with the 106 meter long, 4998 dwt LPG tanker DL Salvia near the Sultan Shoal, Singapore.  The DL Salvia ‘s hull was breached allowing 60 metric tons of propane to be released.   No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched vessels to the scene t0 clean-up the spill.  An boom was placed around the DL Salvia to prevent any further pollution released into the water.  Both vessels were reported safe at anchorage.

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