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Tarzan

MV Tarzan strikes lock wall in Kiel Canal #Brunsbüttel #Germany #shipwreck

On January 18, the 90 meter long, 4198 dwt general cargo vessel Tarzan allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Tarzan was headed for Liepaja, Latvia from Eemshaven, Netherlands when it entered the northern lock at Brunsbüttel. The vessel struck the side wall resulting in a two to three meter scratch along the port side of the vessel.  Authorities detained the…

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Mare Doricum

Tanker Mare Doricum released oil in Peru caused by Tsunami; #shipwreck #pollution #tonga #volcano

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Mekunu

Fuel Barge Mekunu refloated off Kaafu; no pollution released #maldives #shipwreck #mndf

Photo: Maldives Coast Guard On January 5, the 24 meter long fuel barge Mekunu ran aground on a reef off Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. The cause of the grounding was not reported, but the vessel sustained minimal damage and no pollution was released. The Mekunu remained aground until January 7 when it was refloated by the Maldives Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.

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Fazilat

Tanker Fazilat aground on Karnafuli River; no pollution released. #shipwreck #bangladesh #tanker

Photo: tbsnews.net The 426 gt oil tanker Fazilat ran aground on the Karnafuli River at Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Fazilat had dropped anchor on the river earlier due the dense fog which reduced visibility to near zero. The anchor dragged and became stuck on a rock causing the tanker to go aground off a rocky embankment. The tanker remained stuck with the falling tide.  Authorities were alerted…

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Madison Eagle

Bulker Madison Eagle disabled in Marmara Sea; towed to safety #turkey #shipwreck #bulkcarrier

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Asiatic Sun

Boxship Asiatic Sun strikes pier at Taichung; severe bow damage #shipwreck #taiwan #allision

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KMP Amadea

Ferry KMP Amadea aground in Sundra Strait; No injuries #roro #ferry #indonesia

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Bald Eagle II

FV Bald Eagle II ashore off Outer Banks; later recovered; 4 crew rescued #fishing #shipwreck #uscg

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Frijsenborg

RoRo Frijsenborg caught fire off Mexico; taken under tow; no injuries #shipwreck #pacific #roro

On December 24, 2021, the 179 meter long 9100 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Frijsenborg caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 450 miles off Baja California Sur, Mexico.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel sustained damage to the engine and became disabled. The vessel requested assistance and a tug was dispatched from San Diego to take the Frijsenborg…

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On July 25, the 300 meter long, 203130 dwt bulk carrier Wakashio ran aground three miles off Pointe D’esny, Mauritius. The Wakashio was on a return voyage to Tubarão, Brazil from Lianyungang, China. The bulk carrier was proceeding with just ballast, 3800 tons of bunker fuel oil and 20 crew on board. The vessel course would traverse the Indian Ocean to pass the capes of South Africa on to Brazil.

As the Wakashio approached the island of Mauritius, authorities attempted to alert the bulk carrier it was on the wrong course. Reports state the vessel had altered the standard course so the vessel could approach nearer to the coast. The course change was to allow the vessel to get a wifi signal while celebrating a crewmember’s birthday. During the celebration, the crew had no one attending the communications. Authorities attempted to contact the vessel for an hour until they finally got through. The master of the Wakashio insisted to Mauritius coast guard that the vessel’s course was safe.

Unfortunately, the Wakashio course drove the bulk carrier up on a reef along Mauritius southern coast. The bulk carrier was firmly aground at the stern while the bow was still floating free.  Fully exposed to the weather, the Wakashio began to substain damage over the next days. Several cracks appeared along the hull and the fuel tanks were ruptured. Bunker fuel began to leak out of the vessel and begun to wash ashore. Authorities had placed booms around the Wakashio, but were ineffective in containing the pollution. Authorities and local volunteers were able to remove some 150 metric tons of pollution off the beach. Experts estimate it will take several years to remove the majority of the pollution from the reef and shoreline.  Like the MS Olivia or the Rena which both ran aground and released a large amount of pollution, it may take decades before the entire environmental impact can be determined.

By August 6, the Wakashio had released some 1180 tons of fuel forming a 7 mile long oil slick.  The remaining fuel and oil on board the bulk carrier was transferred to small tankers by August 12. A few days later the vessel broke-in-two along the No. 8 cargo hold.  An additional 100 metric tons of lubricating oil was released. The bow section of the Wakashio is to be towed away and sunk in deep water.

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Authorities have launched an investigation into incident. No reports if any criminal charges have been issued for the officers of the vessel.

Bulker Wakashio breaks up off Mauritius releasing 1000 tons of fuel pollution #mauritius #pollution #shipwreck #maritime On July 25, the 300 meter long, 203130 dwt bulk carrier Wakashio ran aground three miles off Pointe D'esny, Mauritius.

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The 59 meter long, 531 dwt fishing vessel Kokshaysk ran aground along the coast of Norway near Arnøya in Troms.  Authorities were alerted and found the Kokshaysk nearly high and dry. An inspection found a small oil leak, but the trawler’s hull was in good shape and no water ingress was found. Attempts to refloat the Kokshaysk will be done on the next high tide. Authorities are still investigating why the trawler ran ashore. Reports state there was good visibility and nice weather at the time of the incident. One report suspects the night watch had fallen asleep at the helm. No reports of injuries to the 35 crew on board the trawler.

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  FV Kokshaysk ashore during the night near Arnøya; no injuries #fishing #ashore #trawler #shipwreck #norway The 59 meter long, 531 dwt fishing vessel Kokshaysk ran aground along the coast of Norway near Arnøya in Troms. 

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The 58 meter long, 800 dwt fishing vessel Sur Este 709 caught fire while berthed in Montevideo, Uruguay. The fire started in the fish processing compartment and quickly intensified by the stored packing materials in the compartment. The crew Sur Este 709 was unable to contain the blaze and local fire fighters arrived on scene. Fire fighters tried to contain the fire, but the fire had now spread through most of the superstructure. Authorities evacuated the pier and nearby vessels from the possible dangers of the fire spreading and the toxic dense smoke emitting from the holds of the trawler.

  A short time later tugs were requested to tow the trawler away from the docks.  Authorities feared there was a strong threat of explosion from ammonia cylinder tankers stored on board. The trawler was towed some 300 meters away from the piers to a nearby anchorage where tugs and fire boats continued fire fighting efforts through out the night.

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The Sur Este 709 became so waterlogged that it capsized and partially sank on its port side. Authorities placed booms around the trawler to contain any pollution released. Reports state the fire has gutted the vessel and it is a constructive loss.  No reports of injuries.

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FV Sur Este 709 burned at Montevideo; capsized & partially sunk; no injuries #fishing #uruguay #shipwreck The 58 meter long, 800 dwt fishing vessel Sur Este 709 caught fire while berthed in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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The 190 meter long, 56559 dwt bulk carrier Star Centaurus (listed as D. Centaurus) ran aground in Limenes Bay off Crete.  The Star Centaurus was en route to Suez from Morocco with 57,000 tons of fertilizer on board. The bulk carrier struck bottom in the bay and was unable to free itself.  Tugs were dispatched to the scene while authorities placed booms around the vessel to capture any pollution released. The tugs were able to pull the Star Centaurus free and tow it to a nearby anchorage.

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Authorities have detained the vessel while they conduct an investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Bulker Star Centaurus aground off Crete; no injuries #shipwreck #greece #crete The 190 meter long, 56559 dwt bulk carrier Star Centaurus (listed as D. Centaurus) ran aground in Limenes Bay off Crete. 

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Cap Pinede

MT Cap Pinede strike breakwater straight on; no injuries or pollution released. #shipwreck #allision #marseille #tanker

On June 15, the 89 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cap Pinede allided with the breakwater at Marseille, France. The bunker tanker was entering the port when it suffered a steering failure.  Unable to maneuver, the crew of the Cap Pinedetried to slow the vessel down by reversing engines to full astern.  Their efforts could not stop the…

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On June 23, the 200 meter long, 37332 dwt bulk carrier Bluebill allided with a railroad bridge while transiting the Panama Canal. The Bluebill had departed from Balboa in ballast and was crossing the Panama Canal towards the Atlantic Ocean when it struck the Chagres River railway bridge. Tugs were alerted and aided the bulk carrier away from the bridge to a nearby anchorage.

The bridge sustained major damage with part of the platform and rails collapsed into the river. Reports state the bulk carrier sustained only slight damage to the bow, but the vessel will be later inspected for possible damage.

Authorities have halted rail traffic and have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the rail bridge will be out of service for at least several weeks for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Bulk Carrier Bluebill strikes railway bridge along Panama Canal; no injuries. #canal #shipwreck #maritime On June 23, the 200 meter long, 37332 dwt bulk carrier Bluebill allided with a railroad bridge while transiting the Panama Canal.

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The 241 meter long , 7324 dwt passenger ship Asuka II caught fire while docked in the port of Yokohama, Japan. The fire broke out on one of the top decks used for storage. The crew were unable to contain the blaze and requested assistance. Local firefighters arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the fire a few hours later.

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No reports of injuries or pollution released. No passengers were on board the vessel.

The Asuka II has been berthed in Yokohama since April 1 due to the breakout of the coronavirus. The incident is under investigation.

Cruise ship Asuka II fire; no injuries #japan #yokohama #shipwreck The 241 meter long , 7324 dwt passenger ship Asuka II caught fire while docked in the port of Yokohama, Japan.

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On June 12, the ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Rucitra 3 sank at Padang Bai, Bali. The Dharma Rucitra 3 had departed from Lembar, Lombok Island with passengers and vehicles and proceeded to Padang Bai. While the ferry berthed in Padang Bai, the vessel lost stability and developed a strong starboard list. Reports state the list resulted in vehicles shifting on the car deck of the Dharma Rucitra 3.  Lower decks of the ferry began to suffer water ingress and the vessel began to sink by the stern. The ferry’s pumps were unable to contain the flooding and the Dharma Rucitra 3 settled by the stern.

All 60 passengers on board were safely evacuated to shore. No reports of injuries. Authorities have placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. All 32 vehicles on board the Dharma Rucitra 3 were still below deck when it sank.

Some news reports have stated the ferry may had suffered a leak in the bilge causing the flooding and instability.  Authorities have stated the vessel will be salvaged. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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  Ferry Dharma Rucitra 3 sunk at Padang Bai on June 12; all 60 passengers saved #roro #ferry #bali #shipwreck #list On June 12, the ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Rucitra 3 sank at Padang Bai, Bali. The…