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Tong Shun

Tong Shun

Tong Shun
Photo: globo.com

On June 7, the 229 meter long, 81162 dwt bulk carrier Tong Shun suffered water ingress while berthed at Santos, Brazil. The Tong Shun was loading 69,000 tons of soy when it suffered hull failure resulting in water ingress in the ballast tanks. The flooding couldn’t be controlled increasing the vessel’s draft. With the additional draft, the Tong Shun touched bottom. No report of injuries.

Tong Shun
Photo: globo.com

Divers were requested to inspect the Tong Shun hull and pumping system. Authorities placed booms around the bulk carrier as a precaution if pollution is released.

Maersk Saigon

Maersk Saigon

Maersk Saigon
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 332 meter long, 108,250 dwt container ship Maersk Saigon ran aground just inside the port of Santos, Brazil. The boxship was departing the port bound for Port Elizabeth, South Africa when it veered out the navigation channel and went aground. The Maersk Saigon was later refloated and was moving to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Fu May

Fu May

Fu May
Photo: atribuna.com.br

On January 23, the 225 meter long, 76015 dwt panamax bulk carrier Fu May ran aground while approaching the port of Santos, São Paulo, Brasil. The Fu May was en route from São Francisco do Sul to Porto de Cigading with 66,000 tons of corn when the vessel veered out of the fairway and grounded in shallow water. No injuries to the 23 crew on board or pollution released. The Fu May was refloated on the high tide with the aid of three tugs later the same day. The bulker proceeded to anchorage off Santos where it could be inspected for damage.