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Chang Rong 8

Chang Rong 8

Chang Rong 8
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 145 meter long container ship Chang Rong 8 ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Dongjia Island, Fuzhou, China. The Chang Rong 8 was headed to Haikou from Rizhao when it suffered engine failure. The boxship drifted onto shallow waters and ran up on the rocks. The Chang Rong 8 sustained hull damage with multiple breaches in the engine room. The crew tried in vain to control the water ingress, but the compartment flooded. Local authorities were alerted and dispatched a rescue ship to the scene. Seven of the 16 crew were evacuated while the remaining crew stayed on board to assist in salvage efforts. No reports of injuries.  Authorities later reported of some oily water released around the vessel. 

Jin Zhao 29

Jin Zhao 29

Jin zhao 29
Photo: cnr.cn

The cargo vessel Jin Zhao 29 ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Dadan Island near Xiamen, China. The Jin Zhao 29 sustained hull damage with the cargo hold 1 holed resulting in water ingress. The crew requested assistance with several rescue boats and tugs responding.  Reports state all 14 crew were safety evacuated and rescuers were able to keep the vessel afloat. The following day the Jin Zhao 29 was towed to Xiamen where it berthed.

Shen Zhou 33

Shen Zhou 33

Shen Zhou 33
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 54 meter long cargo vessel Shen Zhou 33 capsized and sank in the Taiwan Strait off Chongwu, China. The cargo vessel was headed to Quanzhou from Shantou when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Shen Zhou 33 developed a heavy list to port with water ingress. The crew quickly abandoned ship into a life raft as the cargo vessel partially sank.  All 6 crew on board escaped and there were no injuries. Authorities arrived on scene and safely took the crew to shore.  Reports state the wreck is still being monitored for pollution by authorities.