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Cheng Xian Feng 168
Cheng Xian Feng 168

Cheng Xian Feng 168

On the early morning of January 11, the 712 gt tanker Cheng Xian Feng 168 ran aground in the Philippine Sea off Burgos town, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Philippines.  The Cheng Xian Feng 168 departed from Cagayan de Oro City bound for Homonhon, Leyte with 3,500 litres of diesel fuel.  On the afternoon of  January 10, the tanker  developed engine problems. Unable to fix the problems, the vessel would eventually suffer total engine failure forcing the crew to drop anchor.

Strong currents and heavy waves would cause the anchor to drag. The Cheng Xian Feng 168 would continue to drift towards the shore until it grounded just off shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and were able to rescue all 9 crew members off the tanker. No reports of injuries.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported there was no signs of oil pollution released around the tanker, but there was a strong gas odor detected. Due to the vessel grounded on a coral reef, the Coast Guard deployed oil containment booms as a precaution before attempts to refloat the tanker. An underwater assessment will be made to the extent of environmental damage.

 

Collision off Florya

Collision off Florya

Collision off Florya
Photo: sondakika.com

On December 30, the 141 meter long, 7786 dwt tanker Kalbajar (IMO: 9821471) collided wit the 115 meter long, 6239 dwt tanker Alatepe (IMO: 9104873) in the Sea of Marmara at the Küçükçekmece anchorage off Florya, Turkey. Both tankers were anchored close to shore when strong winds caused the anchor of the Kalbajar to drag. The Kalbajar drifted towards the Alatepe until the two vessels collided. While the collision did not result in damage or any pollution released, the Kalbajar’s anchor chain became tangled in the propeller of the Alatepe.

Authorities were alerted who dispatched tugboats and a response team to the scene.  The tugs stood by as the Kalbajar was able to restart the vessel’s engine, untangle the anchor chain and proceeded under its own power to deeper water where it drop anchor in a safer location.  Unfortunately, the Alatepe would run aground during the incident. The following day divers conducted an underwater inspection of the hull and begin operations to refloat the tanker.

Alatepe
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Authorities report the Kalbajar was in ballast while the Alatepe had some 2,500 tons of chemicals on board.  There were no reports of injuries to the 14 crew on the Kalbajar and no injuries to the 17 on the Alatepe.

Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

On December 21, the 110 meter long, 9149 dwt tanker Zhong Fa (IMO: 9054573) became disabled in the Taiwan Strait approximately 11 miles southeast Damai Island, China. The tanker was headed to Fuxhou when it suffered main engine failure and went adrift.  Authorities sent out alerts to nearby vessels to keep a safe distance. Reports state the Zhong Fa was taken under tow and reached Huangqi Bay where it dropped anchor off Huangqi, China.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.