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Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner

Grace Mariner
Photo: Fleetmon.com

On September 19, the 149 meter long bulk carrier Grace Mariner became disabled during a heavy storm in the Taiwan Strait.  The vessel was between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces when it suffered a mechanical failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the Chinese Authorities dispatching a rescue vessel to the scene. The rescue vessel East Sea Rescue 116 arrived on scene and took the Grace Mariner under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Xiamen to an anchorage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Oberon

Oberon

The 93 meter long, 2980 dwt LPG tanker Oberon ran aground in the Taiwan Strait in Penghu, Taiwan.   The Oberon was proceeding to Maptaphut from Taiphung with 1,000 tons of liquified petroleum gas when it was driven onto a reef by high winds and five meter high waves.  The master contacted the Taiwan Coast Guard for assistance.   The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter who winched all 16 crew to safety.   The vessel hull was ruptured and the cargo of butane.  Reports state that a slick has formed around the vessel and has drifted some five kilometers.   Authorities has dispatched a response team to contain the pollution.    One report states the tanker may breakup before any salvage can be done.

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