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Collision off Tanah Merah
The Singapore flagged tanker 'Marine Dynamo' (IMO: 9956719) was in collision with the 'Flag Gangos', en route from Yingkou to Hambantota, about eight kilometres south of Tanah Merah on Sep 1, 2025, at 9.25 a.m. Both vessels were stable, and all crew members were safe and accounted for. One crew member from the 'Marine Dynamo' had suffered minor bruises and sprains and was being treated onboard. Light oil sheens were sighted in the vicinity of the 'Marine Dynamo' after marine gas oil (MGO) from the service tank above the waterline had spilt. It was expected to evaporate and break down readily in the environment. Patrol craft and spill-response craft have been deployed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to investigate the matter and to assist in the situation, including dispersing the oil sheens. Drones have also been deployed to monitor the situation. Passing vessels have been alerted by navigational broadcast, while terhe waere is no impact to navigational safety. The MPA started investigating the collision. The 'Marine Dynamo' anchored in pos. 01° 11' N 103° 46' E, the 'Flag Gangos' in pos. 01° 17' N 104° 02' E.
Arrest in Chittagong
The 'Flag Gangos' was arrested in Chittagong on Jan 22, 2024. The Bangladesh shipping agents of the vessel reported that the vessel remained under arrest at the port, awaiting a release order to proceed to Mongla Port to discharge the remaining quantity of imported coal. The vessel, loaded with 46,232 tonnes of imported coal and discharged only 27,500 tonnes at Chittagong Port. The remaining cargo was scheduled to be discharged at Mongla Port. The vessel's owner must address limitations, followed by a court release order and clearance from the customs department.
Damaged bulk carrier no longer impeding traffic
The Mississippi River has been re-opened to all traffic following the collision of the "Flag Gangos" with the "Pamisos" and the barge "Web 235", both carrying out transfer operations at International Matex Tank Terminals. There was some spillage of oil when the barge broke free. Both the Pamisos and the barge were damaged in the accident but no injuries were reported. An oil boom was deployed and the Coast Guard implemented one-way traffic in the vicinity of the International Matex Tank Terminals near Gretna. On Aug 13 at 2 p.m. the river was re-opened to all traffic with the "Flag Gangos" no longer impeding traffic. The Coast Guard was investigating the incident. Report with phootos: http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2014/08/traffic_on_mississippi_river_r.html
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