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Collision in Houston Channel

Collision in Houston Channel

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 119 meter long, 12005 dwt cargo vesesl Genius Star VII collided with an oil barge in the Houston Channel.  The oil barge, loaded with 38100 tons of fuel oil, slammed into the port side of the Genius Star VII.  The  Genius Star VII suffered a gash above the waterline on the portside hull.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Genius Star VII was leaving Houston with a cargo of grain before the collision.  The cause of the incident is under investigation.

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Yakamoz-5

Yakamoz-5

Photo: hurriyet.com.tr
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

The 58 meter long, 598 dwt coastal tanker Yakamoz 5 caught fire while anchored in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, Turkey.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room after an explosion.  The blaze quickly spread through the superstructure.  All six crew were evacuated from the vessel, but one crewman suffered injuries and was taken to hospital.  Fire rescue vessels arrived on scene and brought the fire under control.   Authorities are monitoring the situation for any pollution being released.  The Yakamoz-5 had some 400 tons of fuel on board at the time.

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Ginaldag

Ginaldag

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The 157 meter long, 19800 dwt tanker Ginaldag allided with the lock wall in the Kiel Canal at Burnsbuettel, Germany.  The Ginaldag was en route to Gdansk from Hamburg when it suffered a technical fault and struck the lock wall.  The tanker swung perpendicular to the lock before striking the stern of the 136 meter long, 9682 dwt cargo vessel Arklow Muse.  The Ginaldag was towed from the lock and taken to a nearby berth.  The Arklow Muse was allowed to continue through the canal to Kiel.  The cargo ship was detained as it was to far damaged to proceed further.  The Ginaldag was detained by the water police while they investigate the incident.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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