2015-08-01 - K110
Brief description of events: Barge capsized and sunk
| Date of incident: | August, 2015 | |
| Location: | Cottica River, Suriname |
2015-08-25 - NAVE POLARIS
Brief description of events: Vessel grounded in the entrance channel of the Suez Channel on the Mediterranean side. Refloated successfully by three local tugs.
| Date of incident: | August 25th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Port Said, Egypt |
2015-08-15 - FAIR AFRODITI
Brief description of events: An explosion occurred on board the vessel whilst the crew was conducting tank-washing operations. Owners entered into a LOF salvage contract with Greek based Salvors Tsavliris, whom in turn invoked the SCOPIC Clause.
| Date of incident: | August 15th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Lomé, Togo |
2015-07-31 MEKONG RIVER
Brief description of events: The vessel incurred damage whilst being pulled onto a local slipway and partly sank.
| Date of incident: | July 17th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Muang Mom, Laos |
2015-07-17 - ALAM MANIS
Brief description of events: The vessel ran aground whilst heading for the Balintang Channel for the Chinese port of Lianyungang. The vessel experienced heavy weather and rough sea state conditions, which reportedly caused a shift of the nickel ore cargo. Salvors SEMCO and T&T Salvage were contracted under a LOF 2011, with the SCOPIC Clause invoked.
| Date of incident: | July 17th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Luzon, Philippines |
2015-07-11 - KAMALA
Brief description of events: Whilst in transit from Gresik, Indonesia to Ulsan South Korea, the vessel encountered a container fire. The crew sent out a distress call and the Japanese Coast Guard was mobilised to provide assistance to the vessel. Salvors Svitzer were engaged by the Owners to assist in fighting the fire.
| Date of incident: | July 11th, 2015 | |
| Location: | 220 Nm of Kuchinoshima |
2014-08 - JOHN MILLER
Brief description of events: The vessel grounded and subsequently sank, turning into a wreck.
| Date of incident: | August, 2015 | |
| Location: | Sa Rei, Boa Vista Isla |
2015-04-28 - SORRENTO
Brief description of events: Whilst on the way from the port of Palma de Mallorca to Valencia, a fire broke out on board. The ferry was carrying 170 people whom all had to be evacuated. Salvors SVITZER were engaged by the Owners and entered into LOF SCOPIC Salvage Agreement shortly after the incident occurred..
| Date of incident: | April 28th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Off Mallorca, Spain |
2015-03-04 - EASTERN AMBER
Brief description of events: The vessel, laden with 3500 m3 of logs, collided with the barge DAEEUNG NO 7, whilst in transit from Incheon port to Pusan in Korea. Japanese based Salvors The Nippon signed a LOF 2011 salvage agreement with the Owners and invoked the SCOPIC Clause.
| Date of incident: | March 4th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Off Gunsan, South Korea |
2015-02-18 - LYSBLINK SEAWAYS
Brief description of events: Whilst in transit from Belfast to Skogn, Norway, the vessel grounded near Ardnamurchan Point in the West highlands of Scotland on the 18th of February. Dutch based Salvors SVITZER entered into a LOF salvage contract with the Owners and invoked the SCOPIC Clause.
| Date of incident: | February 18th, 2015 | |
| Location: | West Highlands, Scotland |
2015-02-05 - SINGAPORE BULKER
Brief description of events: The vessel grounded near buoy 23, whilst entering the port. Dutch based Salvors SMIT were engaged by Owners to assist in refloating the vessel. Approximately 800 tons of cargo was shifted to optimize the refloating conditions. The vessel was refloated on the 20th of February.
| Date of incident: | February 5th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Doula, Cameroon |
2015-01-12 - MOL EXPRESS
Brief description of events: Whilst approaching an emergency anchorage to rectify some technical issues prior to entering Tokyo Bay, the vessel grounded. Japan based Nippon Salvage agreed to enter into a JSE Open Form contract with the Owners. The vessel was safely refloated on the 14th of January.
| Date of incident: | January 12th, 2015 | |
| Location: | Tateyama, Japan |
2015-01-03 - HOEGH OSAKA
Brief description of events: The vessel developed a severe list shortly after sailing from Southampton port. Reportedly she was intentionally beached on the Bramble Bank off the Isle of Wight and settled with approximately 52° list to starboard side. The Coastguard rescued 24 crewmembers and a pilot. IJmuiden based Salvors SVITZER signed a LOF contract with the Owners and invoked the SCOPIC Clause.
| Date of incident: | January 1st, 2015 | |
| Location: | Solent, United Kingdom |
2014-12-30 - POE GIANT 12
Brief description of events: The barge, loaded with two bulk gentry cranes grounded, near the Horsburgh Lighthouse during the early hours of the 30th of December. Singapore based Salvors Resolve Salvage & Fire were contracted by the Owners to salvage the barge and cranes. However the potential risk of the cranes toppling over and subsequently damaging the lighthouse resulted in a plan to pull the cranes to the seaside by a combination of two powerful tugs and explosives. The controlled demolition was successfully accomplish.
| Date of incident: | December 30th, 2014 | |
| Location: | Pedra Brance, Singapore |
Latest Involvement
Casualty Name: Barge TRIAS
Brief description of events: Whilst under tow, the tow line parted during bad weather and sea-state conditions. Subsequently the barge grounded in a nature reserve. Finnish based Salvors Alfons Hàkans were awarded the LOF...