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Collision off Vung Tau

Collision off Vung Tau

Sea Noble
Photo: vnexpress.net

On the afternoon November 1, the 117 meter long, 12132 dwt cargo vessel Sea Noble (IMO: 9459917) collided in the South China Sea with multiple fishing vessels some 15 kilometers off Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. The Sea Noble was en route to Haiphong when it struck 2 fishing vessels.  The fishing vessels had been proceeding when a throttle cable snapped on one of the vessels.  The 2 boats would anchor together and attempted to make repairs when they struck by the cargo vessel.  The 11 crew members from both fishing vessels were forced to jump into the water. Nearby vessels in the area would rescue all 11 crew from the sea. One crew member sustained facial injuries and would by treated by authorities.

Reports state one fishing vessel sank immediately while the other would sink some time later. The Sea Noble proceeded to offshore of Vũng Tàu to allow local authorities to conduct interviews as the incident is under investigation.

Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

Wan Hai A17

On the evening of October 25, the 335 meter long, 144,572 dwt container ship Wan Hai A17 (IMO: 9968528) collided with the bulk carrier Haili 5 in the Lingding Channel, Pearl River Estuary, China. The Wan Hai A17 had departed from Ningbo when it struck the inbound Haili 5. The Haili 5 sustained hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress and sink a short time later.

Authorities launched a search and rescue operation for the 15 crew of the Haili 5. Multiple vessels and aircraft search the area where the Haili 5 sank while advising passing vessels to stay clear.  Reports state that 13 crew would be pulled from the water with 2 listed as missing.

Haili 5
Photo: linkedin

The Wan Hai A17 proceeded to berth in Nansha on October 26.  Details on damage caused to the container ship was not disclosed.  Authorities did not provide any details if any pollution had been released or not.

Radoche Tercero

Radoche Tercero

 

Radoche Tercero
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the early morning of October 22, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Radoche Tercero (IMO: 8968519) suffered water ingress in the Irish Sea some 55 nautical miles southwest of Castletown, Ireland. The flooding, possibly caused by a hull breach, could not be controlled by the vessel’s pumps. The Radoche Tercero sent out a distress call before abandoning ship. The Irish Coast Guard dispatched vessels along with the nearby 36 meter long fishing vessel Puenteareas Uno (IMO: 9194189) responded.  The Puenteareas Uno safely rescued all 12 crew members of the Radoche Tercero and transport them to Castletown. No reports of injuries. Reports on October 22 stated the Radoche Tercero had later sunk.