A log of maritime accidents around the world
Posts tagged ‘Tanker’
The 1118 dwt river tanker Myan-Aung collided with the 17735 dwt car carrier Malacca Highway on the Yangon River near Thilawa, Myanmar. The Myan-Aung capsized after the collision and sank. Seventeen crew from the Myan-Aung were rescued. The cause of the collision was not reported.
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The 143 meter long, 16909 dwt tanker Harbour Feature allided with a bridge at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The tanker had drifted away from a nearby pier on the Piscataqua River when the crew dropped both anchors hoping to stop the vessel. The Harbour Feature suffered a 20 foot dent and a gash above the waterline near its port ballast tank. The bridge was closed to traffic until investigators can do a detail inspection of the superstructure. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The tanker was loaded with tallow oil at the time. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the 73-year old Sarah Long bridge was slated to be decomissioned in 2014 and if repairs would be made it would be in the millions of dollars.
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The 100 meter long, 5846 dwt tanker Fjordstraum allided with pilings on the Kiel Canal near Kudensee, Germany. The Fjordstraum was attempting to moor when it struck the pilings. The Fjordstraum was undamaged, but the pilings were severely damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Fjordstraum was able to proceed and locked through the canal later the same day.
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The 91 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cliffwater became disabled in the North Sea near Great Yarmouth. The Cliffwater loaded with a cargo of benzene had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. Tugs were dispatched and took the Cliffwater under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam and arrived a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Cliffwater was en route from Immingham to Le Havre.
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