Shipwreck Log

The 32 meter long, 203 dwt tug Ava Payagua collided with the 82 meter long sand-barge Rio Turbio on the Parana River off the 102 kilometer mark near Zarate, Argentina .   The Ava Payagua was undamaged, but the Rio Turbio quickly capsized and sank.   No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board the Ava Payagua.   Authorities launched multiple vessels on scene conducting search and rescue for the missing men.  Divers were sent into the vessel and found one survivor.   One engineer was found alive in the capsized hull and was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.  Divers later found four bodies trapped in the hull.   Divers continue to search for three missing crewmen.   Authorities placed a boom was placed around the Rio Turbio to contain any pollution that may be released.   Reports state three crew from the Ava Payagua were taken into custody while the vessel was being detained for inspection.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

The 80 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Lezhevo struck the yacht Huglo in the Kiel Canal near Schulp, Germany.  The Lezhevo suffered no damage, but the yacht suffered extensive damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   The Lezhevo was headed to Bornholmgat from Bilbao.   Reports state the Huglo was able to stay afloat and safely reached Rendsburg.

The 46 meter long passenger ship Charlottenhof collided with passenger ship Havelperle on the Havel River near Caputh, Germany.  The Charlottenhof with 15 passengers on board struck into side of the Havelperle who was maneuvering to berth at the pier.  Passengers were able to avoid injuries by rushing to the other side of the vessels before the collision.  The Havelperle suffered significant damage to its upper decks estimated around 20000 €.   The water police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

The 228 meter long, 74035 dwt oil tanker FR8 Pride collided with the 7279 gt jackup oil rig Rowan EXL-1 in the Gulf of Mexico near Corpus Christi, Texas.  The FR8 Pride was en route to the Aransas Pass Channel when it suffered a power blackout before striking the rig.   The tanker’s forward ballast tanks were holed and rig suffered significant damage.   The FR8 Pride was towed to shallow water where it grounded to prevent further flooding.   No reports of injuries.   Some pollution was released when hydraulic oil leaked from the oil rig.  The Coast Guard dispatched a cutter to the scene help with clean-up efforts.  The Coast Guard has also started an investigation into the incident.


Video from the Coast Guard

The 181 meter long, 40703 dwt tanker Tomsk collided with the 101 meter long, 3337 dwt ro-ro ferry Melissa K in heavy fog in the Black Sea near Tuapse, Russia.  The ferry was leaving port en route to Samsun, Turkey when it was struck by the Tomsk which was entering the port with a pilot on board.   The ferry’s hull was holed, but was able to return to port.  The Tomsk reported no damage and dropped anchor off Tuapse awaiting a survey.   No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.   The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

The 136 meter long, 14080 dwt container ship Yong Cai collided with the 3.4 ton fishing vessel Daini Shinyo Maru near Suzu, Ishikawa, Japan.   The fishing vessel capsized and sank killing the two crew on board.   Authorities charged the lookout and mate of the Yong Cai with “suspicion of professional negligence endangering traffic professional negligence resulting in death”.  The Japan Coast Guard has inspected the hull of the Yong Cai and confirmed the vessel collided with the Daini Shinyo Maru.