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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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Collision in Tokyo Bay

Collision in Tokyo Bay

Photo: Japan News
Photo: Japan News

The 130 meter long, 17220 dwt cargo vessel Beagle III collided with the 127 meter long, 9618 dwt container ship Pegasus Prime in Tokyo Bay off Miura Peninsula,  Japan.   The Pegasus Prime’s bow struck into the side of the Beagle III.  The Beagle III quickly filled with water and sank.

Beagle III
Beagle III

Twelve crew members were rescued by a passing passenger vessel. Reports stated 6 crewmen had suffered injuries while launching the vessel’s lifeboat.  One crewman later perished from his injuries.  Eight crewmen were still reported missing.  Authorities have launched a search and rescue effort   No reported injuries on the Pegasus Prime.  The Pegasus Prime sustained significant bow damage with a large fracture on its port side.  The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Photo: Japan Times
Photo: Japan Times

The Pegasus Prime was en route from Kunsan, South Korea heading to Tokyo while the Beagle III was departing from Yokohama with a cargo of steel coil.

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