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Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the the evening May 25, the 80 meter long, 5162 ton cargo vessel Cong Thanh 07 (MMSI: 574013703) sank in the South China Sea 7 nautical miles off Ky Anh City, Ky Loi commune, Vietnam. The Cong Thanh 07 was headed to Quang Binh from Quang Ninh with a cargo of 4900 tons of coal when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The cargo vessel quickly developed a list as the cargo hold flooded.

The vessel sent a distress call with the Ha Tinh Port Authority responding. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation which found all 11 crew who had abandoned ship before the Cong Thanh 07 sank. The crew members were safely transported to Vung Ang. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the owner of the Cong Thanh 07 was ordered to develop a salvage plan as the vessel sits in 30 meters of water. Authorities have asked all fuel and oil be removed off the wreck. This includes 30 tons of oil and 100 litres of lubricating oil. Authorities have broadcast alerts to warn vessels in the area of the wreck and salvage operation.

 

Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18
Photo: dantri.com.vn

On the morning of December 11, the 93 meter long, 7950 dwt cargo vessel Dolphin 18 (IMO: 9216341) sank in the South China Sea some 146 nautical miles north of Riau Islands, Indonesia. The Dolphin 18 was headed to An Giang from Papua New Guinea with 5,300 cubic meters of wood when it suffered undisclosed accident and sent out a distress call. The 18 crew on board were able to abandon ship into 2 life rafts before the Dolphin 18 sank.

Authorities in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam issued out a maritime notice for nearby vessels to look for the life rafts. Fortunately, the 199 meter long container ship Nicolai Maersk (IMO: 9192454) was close by and safely rescued the 18 crew. Reports state all crew members are in good condition and no reports of injuries. The Nicolai Maersk will transport the crew to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia.

Nicolai Maersk

The details as to why the cargo vessel sank have not be disclosed. Reports due state that weather was rough with strong winds reaching near gale force (28 knots) and waves reaching 5 meters high.  No government authority has announced any investigation into the incident. The Dolphin 18 is operated by Hai Phuong Shipping Company Limited based in Vietnam.

 

Panoria

Panoria

Panoria
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

On January 4, the 190 meter long, 53514 dwt bulk carrier Panoria (IMO: 9480930) caught fire in South China Sea some 23 miles off Cape Eluanbi, Taiwan. The Panoria was headed to Nantong from Singapore when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew after some effort were able to extinguish the blaze, but not after the main engine sustained damage. The cargo vessel lost power and and went adrift. Three crew suffered burns from the incident and one crew member was seriously injured and required medical treatment.

Panoria
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

The Taiwan Coast Guard received a distress call from the Panoria and dispatched five vessels and a helicopter to assist. The helicopter arrived a few hours later and was able to safely evacuated all four injured crew. The helicopter took the injured crew to Kaohsiung where they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

A tug was requested to take the Panoria under tow to Kaohsiung. The Coast Guard stated it would monitor the situation. No reports of pollution released.