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Royal 16

Royal 16

On December 13, the 91 meter long, 5610 dwt bulk carrier Royal 16 ran aground off Legazpi, Philippines. The Royal 16 had been at anchor in the bay when strong winds and large waves struck from the passing Typhoon (Melor) Nona.  The strong wind caused the anchors to drag and the bulk carrier was blown towards the shore. The Royal 16 went aground on a coral reef only 50 meters off the shore.  No reports of injuries.  The Philippine Coast Guard has stated there has been damage to the coral reef.  An investigation into the incident has been launched.

Hanjin Aqua

Hanjin Aqua

Hanjin Aqua
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On December 7, the 250 meter long, 62,448 dwt container ship Hanjin Aqua ran aground off Sangiang Island, Indonesia. The Hanjin Aqua was en route to Jakarta from Adelaide, Australia with 2300 containers when it struck bottom in the Sunda Strait. The container ship had its hull scrape against the rocky bottom causing multiple ballast tanks to be breached. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Mona

Mona

Mona
Photo: haalogalandavis.no

The 49 meter long cargo vessel Mona ran aground off Bjarkøy, Norway. The Mona was en route to  Bjarkøy when it ran onto a sand bank while attempting a navigational shortcut.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. A Coastguard vessel arrived on the scene and attempted to refloat the Mona in the rising tide, but failed to release the cargo vessel. A tug was requested and arrived on scene the following day. It was able to refloat the Mona and both vessels proceeded to a quay in Bjarkøy.