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Marina

Marina

Marina
Photo: asahi.com

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.

Zhe Ding 49067

Zhe Ding 49067

Zhe Ding 49067
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 42 meter long coastal cargo vessel Zhe Ding 49067 was blown ashore in the East China Sea off Zhejiang Zhoushan, China. The Zhe Ding 49067 had its anchor drag as heavy seas kicked up as Typhoon Swan passed by. The 5 crew on board were safely rescued, but the vessel suffered damage.  No further details reported.

Eva Jocelyn

Eva Jocelyn

Eva Jocelyn

The small coaster freighter Eva Jocelyn was driven ashore at Tacloban, Philippines.  The vessel was driven high and dry by the strong winds and high waves from typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).   No reports of injuries.

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr