A bulk carrier carrying timber loses its way after unexpected power off while leaving Tauranga, New Zealand. The ship is anchored and to undergo inspection to check if the there is a contact to buoy by rudder/propeller during mishap.
What happened?
Bulk carrier FUNING loaded with timber, went out of control after losing power at around 1245 UTC Jul 5, while leaving Tauranga, New Zealand, with pilot on board.
The ship was anchored in Tauranga Channel waters with assistance of two tugs.
Some 6 hours later, she was relocated to deep water outer anchorage, and anchored at around 2230 UTC.
Inspection to follow
As of 0700 UTC Jul 6, she was still at anchor, she’s to undergo divers inspection, because she is thought to contact buoy by rudder/propeller during mishap.
Details of the vessel
Bulk carrier FUNING, IMO 9690913, dwt 39784, built 2015, flag Singapore, manager CHINA NAVIGATION CO PTE LTD.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
