Ulsan – Shipwreck Log

Victoria Trader

October 3, 2017 Paul Hancock

On October 2, the 166 meter long, 155334 dwt container ship Victoria Trader collided with an 1435 dwt chemical tanker near Ulsan, South Korea. The two vessels had bumped resulting in minor dents on the starboard side of the tanker and port side of the boxship. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Korean authorities dispatched investigators to the vessels. Reports state alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Both vessels proceeded to Ulsan for further investigation into the incident. The name of the tanker was not disclosed in the news reports.

Three Aground off Ulsan

November 24, 2013 Paul Hancock

One freighter and two tankers were blown aground during the night when strong winds were whipped up near Ulsan, South Korea. The 112 meter long, 4675 dwt freighter Zhou Hang 2, 116 meter long, 11347 dwt tanker CS Crane and the 90 meter long, 3565 dwt tanker Bum Jin 5 had been at an anchorage off Ulsan. As conditions worsened, the vessels weighed anchor to move further away from shore. Before the vessels could reach a new anchorage, the winds reached 45 miles per hour and waves rose up to four meters. The vessels were pushed off course and went ashore. The Zhou Hang 2 suffered hull damage as it struck an underwater rock formation just offshore. No reports of injuries to the total crew of 46 men across all three vessels. The South Korean Coast Guard responded and were able to rescue 11 crew off the CS Crane. No information has been reported if any pollution had been released. Reports state weather alerts had been issue by authorities the day before.