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Zhenjiang Collision

Zhenjiang Collision

Long Hao 1

On October 22, the 190 meter long cargo vessel Xin Zhou 18 collided with the 69 meter long cargo vessel Long Hao 1 on the Yangtze River near Zhenjiang, China. The Xin Zhou 18 was proceeding to Caofeidan from Zhenjiang in ballast when it struck the Long Hao 1 which was loaded with 2700 tons of sand. The Long Hao 1 capsized and rolled over after the collision. Reports state 3 crew of the Long Hao 1 were later rescued by a nearby fishing vessel.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Salvage of the Long Hao 1 was reported to have started.

 

Run Wu 9

Run Wu 9

Run Wu 9
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The 97 meter long cargo vessel Run Wu 9 sank in the East China Sea off Dachen Island, Zhenjiang, China.  The crew reported to authorities that the Run Wu 9 had suffered water ingress while in strong winds and heavy seas.  Authorities dispatched a rescue boat to the scene.  All  15 crew from the Run Wu 9 were rescued a few minutes before the Run Wu 9 sank. No reports of injuries.  The Run Wu 9 was en route  to Ningbo from Dongshan Dao.  The cause of the water ingress was not reported.

Changqing 16

Changqing 16

The 135 meter long freighter Changqing 16 capsized and sank on the Yangtze River near Zhenjiang, China.  The Changqinq 16 was en route to Zhenjiang from Majishan Island with 10168 tons of iron ore.   Reports state 17 people were rescued with 2 persons were lost of the passengers and crew on board.  Rescue teams continue to search the lower stretch of the river for seven missing people.  The cause of the accident is not known, but the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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