The 79 meter long, 2972 dwt cargo vessel Marina went aground in Tokyo Bay at Kawasaki, Japan. The Marina had been at anchor when strong winds from Typhoon Trami caused the anchor to drag. Before the 12 crew on board could start the main engine, the Marina was blown ashore onto the breakwater.
The 12 crew were able to abandon ship and safely reached the shore without injury. Reports state the Marina sustained hull damage and some oil pollution had been released.
On May 31, the 104 meter long, 4999 dwt tanker Kiyosato Maru and the 115 meter long, 6600 dwt bulk carrier JP Cosmos collided in Tokyo Bay near Yokohama City, Japan. The port stern section of the JP Cosmos had struck Kiyosato Maru’s bow. Both vessels sustained damage, but there was no injuries or pollution released. The JP Cosmos was loaded with 6220 tons of coal while the JP Cosmos only had 2 tons of naphtha on board at the time of the incident. Both vessels were ordered to remain at anchor while authorities investigate the incident.
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.
