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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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Ryu-Jin

Ryu-Jin

The freighter Ryu-Jin was reported lost off Taitung, Taiwan.  The vessel had become disabled after an engine failure when rough seas caused part of the hull to split open.  The vessel suffered severe ingress and listed over.   The vessel sent out distress call which was received by authorities.  A helicopter was dispatched to the scene and was able to rescue seven crew from the Ryu-Jin.  One report states the master of the Ryu-Jin was reported to have been lost overboard.   No detailed background information on the Ryu-Jin has been located.  The vessel is flagged as Cambodian, but no other details are available.

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Collision off Penghu

Collision off Penghu

The 232 meter long, 43093 dwt freighter Taroko collided with the 997 ton freighter Te Hsing off Penghu Islands, Taiwan.  The Te Hsing was heading to Kinmen Island from Kaohsiung when it was struck by the Taroko during the night.  Of the 13 men on board the Te Hsing, two men were killed with another crewman and the master reported missing.  The condition of the Te Hsing was not reported.  No one on the Taroko was injured in the collision.   The Taroko was headed for Taichung, Taiwan from Hong Kong.   The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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