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Ferry Sinks, All Saved

Ferry Sinks, All Saved

The 2,439 gt ferry Asia Malaysia sank after developing a starboard list off Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines.   The vessel  left Cebu with 168 people on board bound for Iloilo City.   During the voyage the ferry began to list to starboard as it was hit by large waves and strong winds.   The ferry began to take on water as the list increased to 35 degrees.   The master of the Asia Malaysia determined that the vessel was at risk and sent out a distress signal and ordered everyone to abandon ship.   The Coast Guard and local patrol vessels responded to the scene.   Passengers were transferred to a nearby passenger ship Filipinas Cebu.    Shortly afterwards, the Asia Malaysia capsized and sank.    Reports stated that there was storm warnings, but only that vessels should proceed with caution.   All on board the ferry were rescued safely and no reports of injuries.   The ferry lies 90 feet below the surface off Calabasa Island.   There is some concern about the 21,000 liters of fuel on board when the vessel sank.   Authorities have requested salvage or have the fuel removed to prevent any pollution.   An investigation is being conducted into the incident.

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Straitsman Disabled

Straitsman Disabled

The 125 meter long, 4168 dwt passenger ship Straitsman became disabled in the Marlborough Sounds with 50 passengers on board.  The Straitsman had suffered mechanical failure when its fuel pump failed.   The vessel remained at anchor for two hours until repairs could be completed by the crew.   The passenger ship continued on to Wellington.    No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Hard Day for Bridges over the Danube

Hard Day for Bridges over the Danube

 

July 21, 2011 was a hard day for multiple bridges that cross over the Danube River.   In the morning, the 110 meter long passenger ship Serenity with 170 passengers struck the Luitpold Bridge at Passau, Germany.   The suspension bridge was damaged with  power lines being pulled down as the vessel pushed forward.   An initial investigation revealed that a crewman had misread the water level of the river as being lower than it actually was.   This lead the master of the Serenity to believe that his vessel could proceed safely under the bridge.  However, authorities have questions to why the vessel proceeded to continue after it first struck the bridge instead of stopping.   No reports of injuries, but damage is reported at 100,000 euros.

Later the afternoon, the inland freighter Jane struck a railroad bridge near Bogen, Germany.  The master of the Jane had misjudged the clearance and struck the bridge with full force.   The freighter lost the radar system on the bow and the roof of the bridge was torn completely off.   The Jane’s funnel and exhaust system was also damaged.   However, the master with his wife and three children were unharmed.   The Jane loaded with a wind power plant bound from Regensburg to Bulgaria.  Reports state the damage amounts to 30,000 euros.

 

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