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Yun Hai

Yun Hai

Yun Hai
Photo: appledaily.com.tw

The 116 meter long ro-ro passenger ship  Yun Hai ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Penghu Island, Taiwan. The Yun Hai was en route  to Indonesia from Fuzhou when it lost power and drifted onto an offshore reef. The Taiwanese Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted all 11 crew to safety.  The vessel had no passengers on board.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel only has 145 tons of fuel on board at the time as it had been recently sold to new owners in Indonesia.

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 57 meter long passenger cargo vessel Lady Mary Joy 1 ran aground in the Sulu Sea off Pampat Point, Bongao Island, Philippines  The Lady Mary Joy 1 was en route to Bongao Island with 308 passengers from Zamboanga when it ran onto the rocks after a navigation error. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Several rescue boats arrived on scene and evacuated all the passengers to shore. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have stated the vessel may have suffered hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas

On February 7, the 347 meter long, 10,500 dwt passenger cruise ship Anthem of the Seas sustained damage off Bayonne, New Jersey. The cruise ship was starting a seven-night voyage to Florida and Bahamas  when it was struck by winds reaching 125 mph gusts and waves reaching 30 feet off Cape Hatteras.  Passengers stayed terrified in their cabin while the storm raged.  The storm proved to be too severe forcing the Anthem of the Seas to turn around and headed back to Bayonne. Reports state four passengers of the 4,500 on board suffered minor injuries. The vessel also sustained minor damage, but was never at risk of sinking.  Authorities have stated an investigation has already been launched into why the cruise ship headed into a storm and possibly put passengers at risk. Owners of the Anthem of the Seas has promised to refund the passengers and a discount on a future cruise.