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Westport

Westport

Westport
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On the morning of March 14, the 32 meter long, 347 gt tugboat Westport (IMO: 7810026) collided with the 182 meter long, 23623 dwt container ship A. Idefix (IMO: 9354662) in Bahía del Callao off Callao, Peru. The Westport struck the A. Idefix resulting in the tug’s starboard hull being holed. The crew was unable to control the water ingress and the Westport eventually sank by the stern. No reports of injuries or damage on the A. Idefix.

Reports state that 6 crew from the Westport were injured during the incident. The crew would be taken to hospital for treatment. Peruvian authorities placed booms over the site to contain oil pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Mare Doricum

Mare Doricum

Mare Doricum

On January 17, the 275 meter long, 81499 dwt tanker Mare Doricum released oil pollution while berthed at the La Pampilla refinery at Callao, Peru. The Mare Doricum was unloading crude oil at the refinery when the vessel was struck by large waves caused by the eruption of the undersea volcano off Tonga. The tsunami waves caused the tanker to pull away from the berth and rupture the unloading pipes. The oil pollution spread along two miles of the  nearby the coastline.

Reports states an unknown amount of crude oil was released into water which later washed up along the shoreline.  No further details on any other damage caused by the waves was reported. Authorities state the oil terminal was ordered to start cleanup operations. Reports state the Peruvian Navy did not issue a tsunami warning.

Collision off Callao

Collision off Callao

On March 24, the 330 meter long, 134007 dwt container ship MSC Shuba B and the 266 meter long, 63200 dwt container ship Laura Maersk collided in the port of Callao, Peru.  The Laura Maersk was maneuvering in the port when it’s bow struck the stern hull of the MSC Shuba B. Both vessels sustained only slight damage and there were no injuries or pollution released. Authorities inspected both vessels and allowed them to proceed on their voyage the following day.