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Super Typhoon Yagi

Super Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi
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On September 7th, Super Typhoon Yagi, also named Tropical Storm Enteng in the Philippines, made landfall in Vietnam as a Category 5 storm. Yagi had winds over 160 miles per hour when it struck the Vietnam coast near Quang Ninh. The storm surge and large waves quickly impacted vessels anchored in the port  Tuần Châu in Quảng Ninh. Many vessels had been securely moored  prior to the storm landing, but many vessels were swamped by the waves. Crews did attempt to pump out the water ingress, but they were unable to save the vessels which sunk by the stern.

Reports say over 30 vessels damaged or sunk by the Typhoon.  Here is a partial list of vessels impacted by Super Typhoon Yagi:

  • Passenger Ship Victory Star, QN-8899 capsized by strong winds and partially sunk off Ha Long.
  • Passenger Ship Hai Ninh, 48 QN-6108 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship Binh Minh, 48 QN-6048 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship 40 QN-3016 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship Do Thi Nga, 48 QN-5508 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Fishing Vessel QNg 95109TS sunk by waves in Ha Long with 5 crew on board. All five crew rescued by a food processing vessel with no injuries.
  • Fishing Vessel QNg 95576TS sunk by waves while anchored off Ha Long with 6 crew on board. All six crew swam ashore safely.
  • Fishing Vessel [Unnamed] sunk by waves in Ha Long with 2 crew on board. Both crew were rescued by a food processing vessel.
Mediterranea

Mediterranea

Mediterranea
Photo: imbc.com

On August 14, the 292 meter long, 7500 dwt passenger cruise ship Mediterranea caught fire while arriving at pier 8 in Jeju, South Korea.  The Mediterranea had departed from Tianjin, China when smoke was spotted near the engine room. A fire had started in a machine room caused by a mechanical failure in the air conditioning system. The fire while contained below decks had spewed out toxic smoke along large section of the starboard side of the vessel.

Fortunately, the crew was able to respond quickly to the blaze.  An automated water sprinkler system was engaged and extinguished the fire.  All passengers on board were safely disembarked with no reports of injuries to the 2436 passengers on board.

Three crew suffered smoke inhalation that received emergency treatment on site. The Korean Coast Guard and local fire deparment inspected the vessel for damage and concluded the Mediterranea was cleared to proceed on its next port of call at Fukoka, Japan.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Hein Mück

Hein Mück

Hein Mück
Photo: nord24.de

On July 8, the inland passenger vessel Hein Mück (ENI: 4808130) caught fire on the Weser River near Bremerhaven, Germany. The Hein Mück was doing a cruise of the Kaiserhafen when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The three man crew on board was able to contain the blaze using an onboard fire extinguisher. No reports of injuries to the 36 passengers and 3 crew. The vessel proceeded to a nearby quay where passengers were safely brought ashore. Local fire brigade arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze. No further details reported.