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Guang Rong

Guang Rong

Guang Rong
Photo: Italian Coast Guard

On the evening of January 28, the 104 meter long, 10000 dwt cargo vessel Guang Rong (IMO: 9236133) allided with the Pontile di Marina di Massa at Marina di Massa, Italy. The Guang Rong had been at anchor offshore with 9,000 tons of gravel when bad weather caused it’s anchor to drag. The cargo vessel continued to drift until it struck the pier.

Reports state the pier partially collapsed and the Guang Rong sustained hull damage. The cargo vessel had its hull holed and developed a starboard list. All 13 crew abandoned ship and rescued by the Italian Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.

Reports state there is a large sheen of fuel pollution around the cargo vessel.  Authorities have contracted a salvage firm to contain and clean up any pollution released. Authorities state the cargo vessel will be refloated as soon as conditions allow.

The incident is under investigation. Italian authorities have stated the Guang Rong had been detained multiple times for multiple infractions and deficiencies between 2022 and 2024.

 

 

Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa

Calimero Sampa
Photo: cesenatoday.it

On the early morning of January 28, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Calimero Sampa (MMSI: 247071380) ran aground 250 meters off the beach just west of Cesenatico, Italy. The fishing vessel struck an offshore protective reef and capsized over onto its starboard hull.  The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard of Rimini and Censenatico responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to rescue the four crew on the Calimero Sampa who had taken refuge on the deckhouse of the vessel. Due to the shallow waters, the Coast Guard used an inflatable boat to safely transfer all the crew to shore.  No reports of injuries.

Reports stated there was some pollution as debris was spotted floating around the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Northern Endurance

Northern Endurance

Northern Endurance
Photo: kucb.org

On January 23, the 24 meter long, 160 gt fishing vessel Northern Endurance (IMO: 9095022) ran aground in Unalaska Bay near Priest Rock, Unalaska, Alaska. The fishing vessel ended up partially beached until the following morning until salvagers were able to pull it free.  There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the vessel may have gone aground due to various reasons, but the cause had not yet been disclosed.