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Heavily damaged bulk carrier brought into port
The 'Cape XL' has finally been brought into the port of Qingdao on Aug 22, about three months after the collision with the ' Huge Kumano', along with its cargo of 177000 tons bauxite. The two laden vessels remained locked together for a period before being separated. Despite severe bow damage between the frames 315 and 336, the complete loss of the port side anchor, restricted use of the starboard anchor, and compromised forward emergency towing capabilities, a meticulous planned two-pilot-operation by the Qingdao Pilot Station, the heavily forward trimmed ship could be safely brought to the Qianwan Port. During the first stage, senior pilots assessed the ship’s actual manoeuvring performance and finalised the berthing plan. The second stage involved the controlled inbound transit and berthing, supported by tugs, VTS, port dispatchers and terminal personnel. The ship stayed in the port until Aug 24 for cargo discharge, and then shifted to a shipyard on Xiazhi Island, where it arrived on Aug 30 and was drydocked for repairs. The 'Huge Komano' had left the scene already on June 29 and discharged its cargo in Kuantan from July 1-24. It berthed at Changbai Island for repairs on Aug 3. Report with photos: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yang-chen%EF%BC%88%E9%99%88%E6%B4%8B%EF%BC%89-25391730_shipping-maritime-capesize-activity-7497875565253799936-_Tqe
Collision off Singapore
On the night of May 19, 2026, the 'Cape XL' was in collision with the bulk carrier 'Huge Kumano' (IMO 9889277), while she was departing Singapore’s eastern bunker anchorage area, enroute from Boke to Qingdao. The bulk carrier had bunkered and was on its way to join the estbound traffic lane. The 'Huge Kumano', fully loaded with a cargo of iron ore, was transiting the Singapore Strait, while on a voyage from Itaqui to Singapore, when she was struck mid aft at port side. Strong currents in the heavily trafficked Singapore Strait may have contributed to the incident. Damage to both sips, which went NUC after the collision, was considerable, and it took longer time to separate them, showing the crushed bow of the 'Cape XL'. The 'Huge Kumano' and ' Cape XL' were remained anchored close to pos. 01° 11' N 103° 57' E/ 01° 59' N 102° 25' E as of June 5. As well as possible cargo loss, cargo damage, and delays to cargo deliveries, General Average proceedings were deemed possible to arise as a result of the incident. Cargo interests may therefore be required to provide General Average security before the cargo is released at its destination. Report with photos: https://m.163.com/dy/article/KTCKRIG50514C1PI.html?spss=adap_pc
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