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Frigate Aground

Frigate Aground

Map of the Spratly Islands.
Map of the Spratly Islands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Chinese Navy Jianghu class frigate No. 560 ran aground in the South China Sea on Half Moon Shoal off the Spratly Islands.  The frigate was stuck fast and was unable to free itself.  The vessel was on patrol in the disputed waters when it struck the shoal.  The Chinese authorities have stated that the no one was injured and that salvage operations were being conducted.

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Bright Ruby Sunk

Bright Ruby Sunk

The 167 meter long, 26589 dwt freighter Bright Ruby sank in the South China Sea some 300 miles south Hong Kong, China.   The vessel was proceeding from Penang, Malaysia, to Rizhao, China with a cargo of steel when it encountered bad weather.  For unknown reasons, the Bright Ruby was overwhelmed by the weather and sank.   The freighter was able to send out a distress call to the Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Center.  The Center requested nearby vessels to assist while launching aircraft.   Eight vessels responded and rescued 15 of the 21 crew on board the Bright Ruby.  Six crewmen were reported as missing.

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Tanker Collision

Tanker Collision

The 99 meter long, dwt 4986 tanker Cosmic 10 collided with the 3159 dwt tanker Cendanawati in South China Sea off Pulau Tioman, Malaysia.  The two tankers were approaching each other when the Cosmic 10 steered into the Cendanawati striking it.  The mid-section of the engine room filled with water disabling the Cendanawati.   The master of the Cendanawati was slightly injured, but the other 19 crewmen were unhurt.  The Cendanawati’s cargo of 1600 metric tons of lubricating oil has not been released, but local fishermen have been told to stay clear of the area.    The Cendanawati was bound for Sumatra from Thailand before the incident.   The Cosmic 10 continued on to Indonesia with no reports of injuries.

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