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Collision off Vung Tau

Collision off Vung Tau

The 86 meter long, dwt 3582 freighter Truong Hai Star collided with the 188 meter long, 41213 dwt bulk freighter Krairatch Dignity near Vung Tau, Vietnam (10-26.16N 107-03.17E).    The Truong Hai Star quickly sank after the collision sending some 64 containers into the water and another 40 sunk with the vessel.  The 16 crew on the Truong Hai Star were later rescued.  The Krairatch Dignity proceeded to drop anchor at Vung Tau awaiting investigation by Authorities. Authorities have reported there has been oil released from the sunken Truong Hai Star.

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Silver Shadow Collision

Silver Shadow Collision

The 186 meter long, 2861 dwt cruise ship Silver Shadow collided with the 2355 dwt container vessel An Phu Khang 07 at  Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.  Both vessels were proceeding in heavy fog when the Silver Shadow struck the An Phu Khang 07 nearly capsizing the vessel.  The An Phu Khang 07 righted itself before it was spun around.  The two vessels’ hulls scraped against each other until they finally seperated.  Both vessels suffered bow damage, but were in no danger of sinking.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. 

Passengers on the Silver Shadow reported there was some chaos after the collision.  Some passengers went to their stations while others were waiting for instructions.  The master of the vessel announced 10 minutes later that the vessel was in no danger.  Some reports list the incident as “minor”.   An investigation into the incident was being conducted by Silversea, owners of the Silver Shadow.

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Dong Nai River Collision

Dong Nai River Collision

The tug TG 6715 sank on the Dong Nai River near  Bien Hoa, Vietnam.   The tug was at anchor waiting for the water level to rise when it was struck by a barge.    The barge was one of many being towed carrying sand from Long An to Dong Nai which had been waiting for the river’s water level to rise.  While the barge was anchoring, the anchor line broke to the barge sending it downstream and crashing into the TG 6715.   One crewman from the tug fell into the river and was reported missing.  A search by authorities and local fisherman found no trace of the crewman. The remaining crew were safely rescued.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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