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Inceptum

January 13, 2026 | Damaged, Pollution
Inceptum
Photo: radiosaw.de

On the evening of January 12, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Inceptum (MMSI: 244129543)  sprung a leak on the Mittelland Canal near Bülstringen, Germany. The Inceptum was maneuver to a berth when an alarm sounded from the engine room. The barge had suffered water ingress and the vessel’s pumps engaged to control the flooding. The crew alerted the local authorities who dispatched firefighters from Bülstringen and Haldensleben to assist. Firefighters found the Inceptum had a leak below the waterline and were able to make temporary repairs.

The water police along with other authorities have launched an investigation. Authorities stated that fuel and other pollutions were released into the canal. Reports state that ice may have caused the hull damage allowing for the water ingress. No reports of injuries.

Cheng Xian Feng 168

January 13, 2026 | Grounding

On the early morning of January 11, the 712 gt tanker Cheng Xian Feng 168 ran aground in the Philippine Sea off Burgos town, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Philippines.  The Cheng Xian Feng 168 departed from Cagayan de Oro City bound for Homonhon, Leyte with 3,500 litres of diesel fuel.  On the afternoon of  January 10, the tanker  developed engine problems. Unable to fix the problems, the vessel would eventually suffer total engine failure forcing the crew to drop anchor.

Strong currents and heavy waves would cause the anchor to drag. The Cheng Xian Feng 168 would continue to drift towards the shore until it grounded just off shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and were able to rescue all 9 crew members off the tanker. No reports of injuries.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported there was no signs of oil pollution released around the tanker, but there was a strong gas odor detected. Due to the vessel grounded on a coral reef, the Coast Guard deployed oil containment booms as a precaution before attempts to refloat the tanker. An underwater assessment will be made to the extent of environmental damage.

 

Capsized off Pado-ri

January 12, 2026 | Capsize, Missing Vessel Name
Capsized off Pado-ri
From: ebaekje.co.kr

On the morning of January 12, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea at a seaweed farm near Tonggae Port, Pado-ri, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, South Korea. The fishing vessel was proceeding when strong winds caused water ingress at the stern.  The vessel then lost stability and capsized sending its 4 crew members into the sea. Three of the crew were pulled from the sea suffering from hypothermia and taken to hospital for treatment. One crew member was found unconscious and taken to hospital, but later died. South Korea Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.

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