Hull Of A Crash Giant Chinese Cargo Ship Runs Aground In Massive Storm

These incredible images show a large Chinese cargo ship that ran aground in a port city in eastern Russia during a massive storm resulting in its hull being severely damaged.

The incident took place when the Chinese vessel, which has been named as the Xing Yuan, ran aground in the port town of Kholmsk, which is located on the south-western coast of Sakhalin Island, in the region of Sakhalin Oblast, in far-eastern Russia, on Monday 6th December.

Drone footage showing the stricken vessel, which was built in 1993, after it ran aground was shared online by local Sakhalin resident Denis Ovsyannikov, who told Zenger News in an exclusive interview: "On 6th December, in the Sakhalin city of Kholmsk, the Chinese dry-cargo ship Xing Yuan was washed ashore by a strong westerly wind."

Dry-cargo vessels are multipurpose freighters that can carry large amounts of bulk cargo, such as grain or ore. It is currently unclear what, if any, cargo the vessel was carrying and if its damaged hull poses a threat to the local marine ecosystem.

Ovsyannikov said that the vessel had suffered engine problems, adding: "The crew wanted to wait out the bad weather away from the coast, but their main engine failed."

The vessel then drifted East before running aground and damaging its hull.

"For preventive purposes, specialists are planning to install booms. No fuel spills are observed at this time."

The ministry added: "There is no threat to the life and health of the crew. 25 people and 8 pieces of equipment were involved in the rescue operation."

It is unclear if any of the rescued crew required any medical treatment.

The hull of the vessel is said to have been seriously damaged, although inspections are currently underway and the authorities are investigating.

Kholmsk, Russia
Dec. 6, 2021
Source: Denis Ovsyannikov

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