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Collision off Ningbo

Collision off Ningbo

Ningyuan Beilun

On the early morning hours of April 2, the 129 meter long, 8470 gt bulk carrier Jianghai Zhida 66 (MMSI: 413530020) collided with the 136 meter long, 15496 dwt container ship Ningyuan Beilun (MMSI: 413609370) in the Yellow Sea near Yangmao Island, Ningbo, China. The Ningyuan Beilun departed from Ningbo with 934 containers struck the Jianghai Zhida 66 resulting in only minor damage to the Ningyuan Beilun. However, the Jianghai Zhida 66 sustained severe hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress on the bulk carrier. The water ingress was so great that the Jianghai Zhida 66 sank only five minutes after the collision throwing its 13 crew into the sea.

Ningbo authorities launched a search and rescue collision soon after the bulk carrier sank. Rescuers were able to pull 9 crew from the water uninjured.  However, 3 other crew were found injured and taken to hospital for treatment.  Authorities found one crew member had perished from the incident and recovered the body from the sea.

Jianghai Zhida 66
Photo: eworldship.com

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The Ningyuan Beilun proceed to the Zhoushan Anchorage while the incident is being investigated. Reports state the Jianghai Zhida 66 was heading to load cargo at Ningbo for a voyage to Jiangyin. Authorities have not stated if any pollution has appeared over the site where the bulk carrier sank.

 

 

YM Mobility

YM Mobility

YM Mobility
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On August 9, the 305 meter long, 81,145 dwt container ship YM Mobility (IMO: 9457737) sustained an explosion while berthed at Ningbo, China.  The YM Mobility was loading containers at the Beilun terminal when a reefer container with hazardous materials located in the bow of the YM Mobility exploded.  The explosion generated a shockwave that could be felt over a kilometer away wish reports of broken windows and some building damage to nearby building.  Multiple containers on board the YM Mobility were completely destroyed and scattered over the vessel and dock.

YM Mobility

The YM Mobility sustained some damage, but no details to the extent of damage was been released.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities have stop port operations to carry out safety inspections and conduct clean-up operations. Authorities have stated there will be an investigation into the incident.

 

 

Lian Hang 7

Lian Hang 7

Lian Hang 7

On May 30, the 104 meter long cargo vessel Lian Hang 7 sank in the East China Sea off Ningbo, China. The Lian Hang 7 was en route to Zhoushan from Fujian when it suffered hull failure 10 miles off Ningbo. The vessel’s pumps were unable to control the water ingress and the vessel quickly flooded. The crew alerted authorities the vessel was in danger of foundering and needed assistance. Chinese authorities dispatched a rescue boat to the scene. Authorities were able to rescue 13 of the 14 crew on board. One crewman was missing and presumed trapped as the Lian Hang 7 sank until only part of the superstructure remained above the water.

Reports state the area had been impacted by a cyclone, but it was not a factor in the incident.  No further details reported.