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Xing Long Zhou 569

Xing Long Zhou 569

Xing Long Zhou 569

The 117 meter long, 6678 dwt tanker Xing Long Zhou 569 caught fire after suffering an explosion off Shandong, China. The crew of the Xing Long Zhou 569 requested assistance as the explosion had disabled the vessel and fire quickly engulfed the vessel.

Multiple rescue vessels along with a helicopter were dispatched to the scene. The helicopter rescued 13 of the 16 crew on board. Three crew were listed as missing and presumed perished in the explosion.

Salvage vessels arrived later and were able to bring the blaze under control. The Xing Long Zhou 569 was taken under tow to Shidao. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Rong Jiang 3

Rong Jiang 3

Rong Jiang 3
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On October 21, the 110 meter long cargo vessel Rong Jiang 003 capsized in the Bohai Sea near Penglai, Shandong, China.  The vessel completely turned over sending the seven crew into the water.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched helicopters to the scene. One of the seven crew was later rescued from the water.  The remaining six crew were still reported as missing.

Sedco709

Sedco709

Sedco 709
photo: eworldship.com

 

The 32 meter oil platform Sedco 709 suffered water ingress while under tow off Shandong, China. The decommissioned rig was headed to Zhoushan when the hull suffered water ingress and caused it to list over. The tow was dropped and the rig was anchored off shore. Reports state the rig is to be dewatered.