South Korea - Shipwreck Log

Wu Yi San

January 31, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 330 meter long, 318445 dwt VLCC tanker Wu Yi San allided with a jetty at Yoesu, South Korea. The Wu Yi San struck the pier causing damage to a pipeline. The pipeline released some 164 metric tons of amount of crude, naphtha and other oil compounds into the water. Authorities dispatched a response team to clean up the pollution. Reports state efforts to remove pollution from the ocean and a 10 kilometer stretch of seashore involving some 70 vessels. The tanker suffered only minor damage and was moved to an anchorage outside the port. No reports of injuries.

South Korea cleans up ‘164,000 litres of oil leak’ (energylivenews.com)
Crude Oil Tanker Collides With Jetty at Port in South Korea (shippingtribune.com)

Ligari

January 11, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 225 meter long, 38851 dwt bulk freighter Ligari collided with another vessel off Busan, South Korea. The Ligari was en route to Rizhao, China from Washington, United States with 66,000 tons of corn. No reports of injuries. The Ligari suffered damage and dropped anchor awaiting salvage crews. No further details reported.

Collision off Busan

January 2, 2014 Paul Hancock

On December 29, 2013, the 55700 gt car carrier Gravity Highway collided with the 44404 dwt chemical tanker Maritime Maisie off Busan, South Korea. The car carrier was on sea trials with 64 staff and crew when it struck into the port side of the tanker. The Maritime Maisie suffered 8 meter hole and suffered a small explosion as two chemical containers of paraxylene and crylonitrile caught fire. Authorities dispatched over a dozen rescue vessels and helicopters to the scene. All 91 persons from both vessels were safely evacuated. Some crew suffered minor injuries from slight burns. Authorities stated that the fire was under the control, but some 4000 tons of chemicals had already burned. The tanker may break-up or sink as the vessel developed a 20 degree list from the water ingress. The Maritime Maisie was en route to Ningbo from Busan. The car carrier was taken under tow to a nearby shipyard. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Cargo ship collides with chemical tanker, 91 rescued (koreaherald.com)
On sea trial Car Carrier Gravity Highway collided with loaded tanker Maritime Maisie Off Busan (maritimeshippingblog.wordpress.com)

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