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Collision at Haiphong

Collision at Haiphong

The 157 meter long, 22201 dwt freighter Eastern Sun collided with the barge HP 2868 in the Lach Huyen Canal near Haiphong, Vietnam.  The Eastern Sun struck the barge which quickly sank sending its six crew on board into the water.  The Eastern Sun’s crew lowered their lifeboats into the water and rescued three of the barge’s crew.   The other three crewmen were reported as missing the following day.  Authorities dispatch search and rescue craft to the area.   The cause of the collision had not yet been determined.

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Akari

Akari

The 162 meter long, 17785 dwt container ship Akari became stranded near the island of Hon Dau, Vietnam.   The Akari was en route to Hai Phong from Do Son when it grounded on an uncharted shipwreck.   No reports of injuries or damage.   Authorities have stated they plan to refloat and tow the Akari to Hai Phong.

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TRA LY 18

TRA LY 18

The 46 meter long, 907 dwt coastal freighter Tra Ly 18 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near Vinh, Vietnam.   The freighter was en route to Quang Ngai from Hai Phongwith 500 tons of bulk cement when it suffered water ingress.   The crew was unable to stop the flooding and sent out a distress call.   A nearby freighter, Hoang Vu 1, responded and rescued all crewmen from the Tra Ly 18.   No reports of injuries.   There are conflicting reports to number of crew reported on board the Tra Ly 18 (8 to 18 persons).

 

 

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