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Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

 

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The 304 meter long, 80227 dwt container ship TYK Themis collided during the night with the barge AZ Fuzhou being towed by the 494 gt tug AZ Carnation off East Keepel Fairway, Singapore.  The NYK Themis suffered hull damage resulting in one of her fuel tanks leaking bunker fuel.   No reports of  injuries.   No details to what damage if any was sustained on the barge and tug.  All vessels were able to safely anchor and were in no risk of sinking.  The Port Authorities have sent out response team to help clean up the oil pollution.  The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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Collision off Jurong Island

Collision off Jurong Island

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The 145 meter long, 19992 dwt tanker Lime Galaxy collided with the 275 meter long, 51280 dwt  container ship Fei He off Jurong Island, Singapore.  The Lime Galaxy struck the boxship resulting with a fuel tank rupture on the Fei He.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities were able to contain the pollution.   Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power to a nearby anchorage.

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Heng Hong 168

Heng Hong 168

Heng Hong 168

On December 19, the 637 gt barge Heng Hong 168 capsized off Horsburgh Lighthouse, Singapore.  The fishing barge had 11 crew members on board when it capsized.  Six crew were able to reach the vessel’s liferaft and were later rescued.  Singapore authorities dispatched multiple vessels and two helicopters in a search and rescue operation for the 5 missing crewmen.  Four days later, one crewman was found drifting off Bintan Island by the Indonesian Coast Guard. The man was taken to hospital for treatment.  Search for the remaining 4 crew are still ongoing.

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