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Heng Yu 9

Heng Yu 9

Heng Yu 9

The 117 meter long,  tanker Heng Yu 9 ran aground in Quanzhou Bay, China. The Heng Yu 9 had departed from Ningbo on September 14 with 6000 tons of naphtha.  As the tanker was attempting to shelter from Typhoon Meranti, it was blown aground. The tanker sustained damage to its cabin, anchor, and its steering. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board. Reports states the Heng Yu 9 had been at risk of capsizing, but the crew was able to keep the tanker upright by the time authorities came to their aid. The Heng Yu 9 was towed to the Jinjiang Quanzhou Oil terminal on September 16 where it unloaded its cargo of naphtha.  No reports of pollution released.

Gazpromneft East

Gazpromneft East

Gazpromneft East

On September 1, the 79 meter long bunker tanker Gazpromneft East ran aground on the Petrovskiy Canal near St. Petersburg, Russia. The tanker had grounded with 1200 tons of fuel on board. The tanker was refloated the following day and escorted to a nearby shipyard to be surveyed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

North Sea Allision

North Sea Allision

SE Pacifica
Photo: VTM Nieuws

On August 21, the 138 meter long, 12,649 dwt cargo vessel SE Pacifica and the 169 meter long, 38,850 dwt tanker King Emerald collided in the North Sea at the anchorage off Nieuwpoort, Belgium. Both vessels were anchored when the King Emerald anchor began to drag and the tanker started to drift. The King Emerald continued drifting until it struck into the starboard stern section of the SE Pacifica. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The SE Pacifica sustained significant damage to its superstructure while the bow of King Emerald suffered only minor dents and scrapes. Reports state the SE Pacifica was later taken under tow to Vissingen for repairs while the King Emerald proceeded to Antwerp.

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