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Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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On November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. The typhoon had sustained winds of 92 miles per hour along with heavy rains and waves reaching up to 25 feet. The result was hundred of vessels, mostly smaller coastal fishing boats, were driven ashore or sunk along the coast. Authorities have not disclosed to the total extent of  injuries, damage and pollution released, but there are some details reported from areas impacted by the storm.

Near Vung Chao, there were at least 200 vessels severely damaged either ashore or sunk. Local fishermen report that many vessels were damaged beyond salvage. Many were recovering fishing nets, engines and other equipment. Those fishing vessels only slightly damaged will be hoisted using cranes from the shoreline with the typical repair cost 20 to 30 million dong (VND).

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In the port of De Gi, there were reports of at least 10 fishing vessels sunk or aground from the storm. Reports state that some vessels were torn away from their anchorage by a large wave and driven up on the rocks.

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In Quang Ngai province, a passenger vessel was driven ashore.  The vessel was severely damaged as it was driven up onto a seawall.

Industrial Merchant

Industrial Merchant

Industrial Merchant
Photo: USCG

On the night of October 28, the 114 meter long, 10049 dwt cargo vessel Industrial Merchant (IMO: 9534470) allided in the Galveston Ship Channel at the port of Galveston, Texas. The Industrial Merchant had struck the pier resulting in hull damage. The extent of damage had not been disclosed, but the cargo vessel fuel tank had been ruptured releasing fuel oil pollution.  The United States Coast Guard responded to the scene. Traffic on the Galveston Ship Channel was halted to prevent further spread of pollution and provide some safety to allow responders to conduct cleanup efforts. The Coast Guard laid out booms to contain the fuel oil spill.  No further details on clean up efforts were disclosed.

Several nearby cruise ships had to delay departures for several days until the Coast Guard completed cleanup.  Authorities stated the source of the oil spill had been secured and the exact amount of fuel oil released is under investigation. No reports of injuries.

 

Carmen

Carmen

Carmen
Photo: mittelbayerische.de

On the afternoon of September 28, the 110 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Carmen (MMSI: 244070771) released pollution on the Danube at the Regensburg lock, Germany. The Carmen was proceeding to Cologne from Passau when it released oil pollution into the water. Authorities placed booms around the vessel while the crew determine the source of the pollution. The crew would eventually find the source from a fault.  The water police detained the vessel until repairs could be made.  Authorities stated the amount of oil pollution released into the water was only 2 to 3 liters of oil.  Reports state the oil pollution had been initially detected when the Carmen had locked through the Geisling lock, but the crew was unable to determine the source. No reports of injuries or damage to the vessel.