It was reported that the ship will probably sink after drifting.
There was some loss of life but most of the crew, 16, are safe.
It was reported that the ship will probably sink after drifting.
There was some loss of life but most of the crew, 16, are safe.
I didn't even know there was a AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue) system. Makes sense though. The Pacific is a rather large place to break down.
Hate to hear about the 5 crew that didn't make it.
The ocean is always trying to kill you. RIP five sailors lost in the incident
Is it too soon to make a joke about going rogue or burning leafs?
Sad story but interesting read. Jalopnik posted this on an earlier accident. Titan accident
Wonder if this a similar ship design to the Cougar Ace. ( the one full of Mazdas from 2006)
And nothing of value was lost (outside of part of the crew losing their lives)
In reply to Gearheadotaku :
A quick bit of research makes me believe that Cougar ACE and Serenity ACE are sister ships and both are standard appearance ro/ro ships.
Toyman01 said:I didn't even know there was a AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue) system. Makes sense though. The Pacific is a rather large place to break down.
Hate to hear about the 5 crew that didn't make it.
Me either. Pretty interesting.
RIP
Very sad to hear about the lost lives.
Far less sad that there will be 3,500 fewer people going 90 mph down the highway at night with their headlights off. I swear, that's every new Nissan owner now.
Nissan is taking lots of hits now. Ghosn and now this.
They made if off the boat, but perished in 15 foot seas after there was a mishap with the raft.
Terribly unfortunate.
Maritime News
https://gcaptain.com/burning-car-carrier-sincerity-ace-abandoned-in-pacific-ocean-two-missing-three-fatalities-confirmed/
*Sincerity Ace on fire in the Pacific Ocean.*
Update (1/2/2019): AIS Animation Shows Commercial Response
The U.S. Coast Guard, Navy and two merchant vessels are continuing
searching for two missing crew members from the burning car carrier
Sincerity Ace approximately 1,800 nautical miles (2,000 miles) northwest of
Oahu, Hawaii, the Coast Guard updated Tuesday.
According to the update, good samaritans aboard four merchant vessels have
rescued 16 of the 21 crew after the Panamanian-flagged vessel caught fire
Monday during a voyage from Japan to Honolulu.
Sadly, three of the five missing crew members were reportedly located, but
were unable to be recovered as they were unresponsive and unable to grab
onto life saving equipment, the Coast Guard said.
Search efforts are focused on the two remaining potential survivors in a
search area of 5,832 square nautical miles (6,711 square statute miles).
The Sincerity Ace is currently adrift in seas reported as 15 to 18-feet and
winds at 17 mph. Reduced white caps have improved visibility, the Coast
Guard said.
Full Coverage: Sincerity Ace Fire
“An Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew has re-deployed from
Wake Island, following mandatory crew rest, to assist in the search. The
crews of the Motor Vessel New Century 1 and Genco Augustus are actively
searching the area. JRCC Honolulu watchstanders are continuing to identify
merchant vessels in the area able to respond and assist, ” the Coast Guard
said in its update.
The merchant vessel crews and a Navy 7th Fleet P-8 Poseidon aircrew will
continue to search overnight for the unaccounted-for crew members.
The merchant vessels Green Lake, SM Eagle, and Venus Spirit, which diverted
to the scene on Monday, have resumed their commercial voyages.
“We are thankful for the assistance the crews of these merchant vessels
have given us during this event significantly reducing possible response
time,” said Lt. Duane Zitta, Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center
Honolulu. “Their quick actions provided for the rescue of 16 members of the
crew who would otherwise still be in the water and are continuing to aid
us.”
The owners of the Sincerity Ace are coordinating with the vessels for the
transport of the rescued crew members as a salvage plan is being
formalized. Commercial tugs have been dispatched by the shipowner.
JRCC Honolulu received the initial notification of situation from JRCC
Japan at 1:04 a.m. on Monday, December 31. The master of the Sincerity Ace
reported a significant fire on board, ongoing firefighting efforts, and an
intent to abandon ship.
Watchstanders in Honolulu immediately issued a SafetyNet broadcast
requesting the assistance of vessels in the area and directed the launch of
the Hercules aircrews from Air Station Barbers Point.
The 650-foot (199-meter) Sincerity Ace is a Panamanian-flagged car carrier
and was on a voyage from Yokohama, Japan to Honolulu, Hawaii. The ship was
built in 2009 and has capacity of 6,400 vehicles. It is managed by Shoei
Kisen Kaisha Ltd.
Involved in the search to date:
– Two Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrews
– A Navy 7th Fleet P-8 Poseidon aircrew
– Crew of the Motor Vessel Green Lake
– Crew of the SM Eagle
– Crew of the Motor Vessel New Century 1
– Crew of the Motor Vessel Venus Spirit
– Crew of the Motor Vessel Genco Augustus
Gearheadotaku said:Wonder if this a similar ship design to the Cougar Ace. ( the one full of Mazdas from 2006)
That one was much less tragic but still quite interesting. Hats off to Mazda for doing the right thing. Squeezed them ALL because they DIDNT KNOW what the potential consequences to safety and reliability would be after sitting parked at a steep angle for several days.
A 401 CJ said:Gearheadotaku said:Wonder if this a similar ship design to the Cougar Ace. ( the one full of Mazdas from 2006)
That one was much less tragic but still quite interesting. Hats off to Mazda for doing the right thing. Squeezed them ALL because they DIDNT KNOW what the potential consequences to safety and reliability would be after sitting parked at a steep angle for several days.
Still tragic, since one of the salvage team died.
RoRos are the worst ships to be on due to the capsize risk.
In reply to Dave M :
yeah there was a bad one between England and the Continent way back in the 80s if I remember correctly. To save time they started maneuvering before the doors were closed. God I forgot about that one. 
google Zeebrugge ferry disaster. Between that and a few soccer stadium disasters the 80s must have seemed a glum time.
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