Stunning photos show that a 34,000-ton cargo ship broke in half off the coast of Japan

• The cargo ship Crimson Polaris ran aground near Hachinohe Port in Japan and split into two halves.
• The 33,910-ton ship is carrying wood chips from Thailand, and the voyage is nearing completion.
• During the five-hour rescue operation, all 21 crew members on board were airlifted to safety.
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A 33,910-ton cargo ship carrying 21 crew ran aground and then split into two parts near the coast of Japan.

The Crimson Polaris, a Panamanian flag ship, ran aground about 3.8 kilometers from the harbor at 7:30 in the morning on August 11. Hachinohe Port According to reports, in northern Japan CNN.

CNN reported that the ship was carrying wood chips from Thailand. When it was stuck in the shallows, the voyage was nearing completion. After it disintegrated, 5 kilometers of oil slick remained.

Ship operator Japan Post Tell the Japanese news media Kyodo News The ship was built in 2008 and was blown into water deep enough to float by strong winds.

“Part of the wood chip cargo on the ship was lost from the damaged part of the hull. Japan Post is currently confirming the quantity of the cargo and the impact on the sea area on site,” reads Press Releases From Japan Yusen.

The company added in the statement: “Company personnel have been sent to the scene and will provide necessary support to shipowners and ship management companies.”

-Denny Sabah (@DennySabah) August 12, 2021

According to maritime news media reports, all 21 crew members, including 8 Chinese citizens and 13 Philippine nationals, were airlifted to the shore. The rescue work lasted about five hours. Maritime Executive.

A spokesperson for the Japanese Coast Guard told Reuters As of August 12, the two sections of the ship have not moved. The patrol boats of the Japanese authorities are monitoring the situation.

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