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Nasco Diamond foundered

Nasco Diamond foundered

Photo provided 11 November 2010 by Japanese Coast Guard showing a lifeboat from the Panamanian freighter Nasco Diamond, near the Japanese island of Iriomote

The bulk freighter Nasco Diamond foundered north of the Batanes in the Philippines and south of Iriomote island, Japan. Three crewmen of the 25 onboard were rescued. They reported there was a sudden ingress of water near the engine room. This caused the vessel to capsize and quickly sink. Reports state that weather was calm, moderate seas and good visibility. Life rafts and traces of an oil slicked on the sea have been spotted, but no reports of finding other survivors. The bulk carrier left Indonesia bound for China with a cargo of nickel ore.

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Maersk Sembawang damage cargo

Maersk Sembawang damage cargo

The box container vessel Maersk Sembawang had over 25 containers go overboard and another 50 containers damaged in rough seas in the Bay of Biscay. The 87606 dwt vessel was on route to Zeebrugge, Belguim from asia, but was ordered to Le Havre, France to unload the damage containers.

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Tanker Chantaco aground

Tanker Chantaco aground

The 19000 ton French chemical tanker Chantaco went aground near Havringe, Sweden. The vessel’s anchor dragged resulting in it grounding. Reports state damage to the ballast tanks and resulting list. No pollution release was reported. The Chantaco was bound for Oxelosund, Sweden from Riga, Latvia.

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