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HVS | HAIVANSHIP – SALVAGE • OIL SPILL RESPONSE • CARGO TRANSFER
The vessel Star Bueno encountered a maritime accident and was promptly assisted by the HVS – HAIVANSHIP tug fleet, safely towing her to Van Phong Bay.Following the operation, the HVS – HAIVANSHIP Oil Spill Response Team immediately deployed oil containment booms around the vessel as a preventive measure against any potential oil spill, ensuring full compliance with environmental protection and safety standards.
At the same time, HVS – HAIVANSHIP’s Transshipment Team mobilized FOTP Fan 1 to conduct cargo transfer operations from Star Bueno to other vessels, allowing cargo handling activities to continue efficiently while minimizing operational downtime.
HVS | HAIVANSHIP – Towing MV Ever Oath in Vung Tau
On September 17, 2023, MV Ever Oath, a 2,476 TEU container vessel operated by Evergreen and built in 2022, experienced a main engine failure caused by a boiler malfunction while approaching Vung Tau, Vietnam. The vessel, en route from Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, became immobilized and anchored offshore.Following the emergency situation, the HVS – HAIVANSHIP tugboat team, in close coordination with Newport Pilot, promptly responded to the distress call. By the morning of September 19, the HVS towing team had arranged towing positions and completed all operational preparations for the rescue mission.
MV Ever Oath was safely towed to Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) for repairs and cargo operations.
This operation once again demonstrates HVS – HAIVANSHIP’s strong commitment to maritime safety and its capability to execute complex towing and marine rescue operations efficiently in Vietnam.
HVS | HAIVANSHIP Participates in APL Cairo Firefighting Operation
HVS – HAIVANSHIP deployed its firefighting tugboats in response to the APL Cairo vessel fire incident off the coast of Vietnam.Equipped with high-capacity FiFi systems and operated by experienced marine crews, the HVS – HAIVANSHIP emergency response team contributed significantly to containing the fire and supporting the safety of the vessel, cargo, and crew during the operation.
This mission once again highlights HVS – HAIVANSHIP’s capabilities in marine emergency response, offshore firefighting operations, and its strong commitment to maritime safety in Vietnam.
Rescue M/V TAICHUNG after colliding with buoy No. 0 in Vung Tau.
At 01:40PM, 3 march, 2022, a container ship TAICHUNG (Flag Panama, IMO No: 9194505) on under navigation to Ho Chi Minh had collided with buoy 0 (Vung Tau) at the rear propeller. The propeller was seriously damaged and lost control.After receiving an emergency distress signal, HVS's tugboat team deployed a rescue plan for the Taichung ship. At 04:00PM on the same day, HVS's tugboat presented at the scene and deployed the rescue plan, towing the Taichung to a safe place.
Oil spill response for VIETSUN INTEGRITY after accident and fuel spill
The container ship VIETSUN INTEGRITY sank in Cần Giờ District’s Lòng Tàu River at around 1.50am on Saturday, but there were no casualtiesThe ship, around 132 metres long and with deadweight tonnage of more than 8,000 tonnes, was carrying around 290 containers when it went downA representative of HCM City’s Port Authority said it would take about 5-7 days to pump all 150 tonnes of oil out of the sunken ship. A small amount of oil has leaked from the vessel. Haivan Shipping-Services Corporation (HAIVANSHIP CORP.) has used three layers of buoys to prevent oil from spreading on the river in order to avoid environmental pollution.The company has also collected more than 10 floating containers to take them to shore.
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Seaspan’s MOL BRILLIANCE struck container barge, under investigation, Vietnam
In the afternoon Dec 17, 2016 boxship MOL BRILLIANCE collided with coastal container barge Cai Mep 28 on Cai Mep river, while leaving Phu My, Vung Tau, Vietnam, with pilot on board. Container ship struck barge with bulbous bow. Barge was damaged, understood grounded, maybe to avoid sinking. MOL BRILLIANCE bulbous nose was damaged, vessel was brought to anchor on Go Gia anchorage, Cai Mep river, for investigation. As of 0630 UTC Dec 18, she was still at anchor.Fire fighting for M/V Kota Lumba
On December 12, the ship M / V KOTA LUMBA (Singapore) was sailing from Singapore to China, when she was passing through Vung Tau sea area, a fire broke out in 03 containers containing cigarette filters. Vessel enters TCIT port / Ba Ria - Vung Tau to fight fire. After the fire was extinguished by HAIVANSHIP's Tugboats, at 06:30 on December 13, the ship continued its journey to China.
Fire fighting for General cargo vessel VTB 36
General cargo vessel VTB 36 caught fire at night Dec 9, 2016 on Thi Vai river, upstream from Vung Tau, fire started at around 2300 LT in superstructure. Vessel loaded with 4630 tons of maize was en route from Cai Mep to Qui Nhon. Fire was extinguished during the night Dec 10 by HAIVANSHIP's tugboats , 16 crews were evacuated. During the day Dec 10 vessel was towed to Vung Tau.
Rescue Heung-a Dragon at Vung Tau
The 162 meter long, 18181 dwt sunken container ship Heung-A Dragon suffered a fire while remaining partially sunk off Vung Tau, Vietnam. The fire started in one of the vessel’s 40 foot containers which spilled out white and yellow smoke. Authorities dispatched the fire boat Duy Dong 2 to the scene, but the blaze was larger than the fire fighters could battle. Fire fighters continued to fight the blaze and was able to get it under control. There was some concerns that the fire could spread to the 700 containers still on board which contain dangerous and hazardous chemicals.Source: Trung Ng - Haivanship