Tai Ping
Motor Bulk Carrier Vessel | Flag: Hong Kong
Historical Notes
Vessel ran aground at 3:56 a.m. while leaving port. There was no visibility when the vessel changed course. Failure of judgement and use radars were main cause of the accident. No pollution or casualties reported.
Incident
Incident Details
| Date of Loss | 10/8/2002 |
|---|---|
| Loss Year | 2002 |
| Loss Month | 10 |
| Loss Day | 8 |
| Wreck Type | Grounded |
| Outcome | Recovered |
Voyage & Location
| Departed | Port of Bluff, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Body of Water | Pacific Ocean |
| Location | Port of Bluff Harbour |
| Latitude | 46 35.87 S |
| Longitude | 168 21.27 E |