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Busan, Aug 28 -- Bulk carrier Pacific
Carrier (77458 gt, built 1986), laden with some 40,000 tons of
damaged coal, was lying anchored at Samchonpo anchorage, Samchonpo, when it
dragged anchor and ran aground on the sandy bottom during strong winds caused
by typhoon "Bolaven" at 0635 today. The vessel has broken into two
parts. No oil spill/pollution or crew injury has been reported up until this
time. The vessel still remains aground at the site without wreck removal operation
schedule being fixed yet. The vessel is insured for hull and machinery risks by
the Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd, Seoul, and P&I risks by
Japan P&I. -- Lloyd's Sub-agents (Hyopsung)
AM (with thanks to Blog contributor Freddy)
Another pic of the cape:
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I think my colleague just spoke to you on the phone - its a small world....
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