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Collision in Tokyo Bay

Collision in Tokyo Bay

Sunway Maru
Photo: asahi.com

The 30 meter long, 92 ton coastal tanker Sunway Maru collided with the 449 ton gravel carrier Daifuku Maru No. 8 off Umihotaru in Tokyo Bay, Japan. The Sunway Maru was loaded with lubricating oil  was struck by the Daifuku Maru No. 8 which was loaded with gravel. The Sunway Maru sustained significant hull damage and water ingress. The tanker quickly sank by the stern leaving only the forepeak still visible. The 3 crew on board the Sunway Maru were rescued. No reports of injuries on either vessel.  Reports state a large oil sheen several kilometers long was visible around the wreck. Authorities have dispatched pollution control vessels to the scene and have released chemical dispersants. The total amount of pollution released has not been disclosed.

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Thorco Cloud

Thorco Cloud

Thorco Cloud
Photo: assol.org.ua

On December 16, the 145 meter long, 10385 dwt cargo vessel Thorco Cloud sank after colliding with the 183 meter long, 37438 dwt tanker Stolt Commitment in the Singapore Strait near Batam Island. The Thorco Cloud was headed to Brazil with Steel when it was struck by the Stolt Commitment. Of the 12 crew on board the Thorco Cloud, six were later rescued. The remaining crew was reported as missing. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Nadezhda

Nadezhda

Nadezhda
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 124 meter long, 5862 dwt tanker Nadezhda ran aground off the shore Sakhalin Island, Russia. The tanker was en route to Korsakov from Vanino with 400 tons of diesel fuel when it was caught in a severe storm. The tanker was blown ashore on to the rocks. The hull was damaged allowing water ingress into the engine room. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state a tug was dispatched to assist in salvaging the Nadezhda.