Classification
- Incident Type: Collision
- Severity: Medium
- Region: Australia
Vessel Details
The available information is grouped below.
HL Eco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | HL Eco |
| Vessel Names | HL Eco / YM Serenity |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Flag State | Panama [PA] |
| IMO Number | 9869332 |
| Gross Tonnage | 97584 |
| LOA (m) | 292 |
| Breadth (m) | 45 |
| Year Built | 2020 |
YM Serenity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Other vessel name | YM Serenity |
| Other vessel type | Bulk Carrier |
| Other vessel position | Anchored |
Incident Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-07-16 |
| Location | Hay Point, Queensland, Australia |
| Region | Australia |
| Coordinates | -21.2983, 149.2694 |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | |
| Missing | |
| Vessels lost | |
| Direct Damage | Destruction of an LNG fuel tank on HL Eco and loss of one anchor from YM Serenity. |
| Economic Damage | |
| Investigation Body |
Key facts
- HL Eco reportedly suffered a main engine propulsion issue while maneuvering to anchor at Hay Point on 2024-07-16.
- HL Eco collided with the anchored YM Serenity; video from YM Serenity showed its bow striking HL Eco's port side.
- The article reports destruction of an LNG fuel tank on HL Eco and loss of one of YM Serenity's anchors.
- Both vessels were in ballast, and the article reported that the LNG tanks appeared to contain no gas, preventing an explosion.
- The collision was immediately reported to MSQ Hay Point VTS.
Narrative
On 2024-07-16, the LNG-fueled bulk carrier HL Eco was maneuvering to anchor at Hay Point, Queensland, when it reportedly suffered a main engine propulsion issue and lost control. It collided with the anchored bulk carrier YM Serenity. The gCaptain article describes video recorded from YM Serenity showing its bow striking the port side of HL Eco.
The impact caused significant damage, including the destruction of an LNG fuel tank on HL Eco. YM Serenity lost one anchor. Both vessels were in ballast at the time. The article states that there appeared to be no gas in HL Eco's LNG fuel tanks, which prevented a more severe explosion outcome. The collision was immediately reported to MSQ Hay Point VTS.
The available sources do not state the number of fatalities, injuries, or missing persons. They also do not identify an investigating authority or provide official findings on the propulsion issue or the collision's cause.
Sequence of events
| Date/time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-16 | HL Eco was maneuvering to anchor at Hay Point and reportedly suffered a main engine propulsion issue. |
| 2024-07-16 | HL Eco collided with anchored YM Serenity; YM Serenity's bow struck HL Eco's port side. |
| 2024-07-16 | An LNG fuel tank on HL Eco was destroyed and YM Serenity lost one anchor. |
| 2024-07-16 | The collision was reported to MSQ Hay Point VTS. |
Contributing factors
| Factor | Evidence status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of propulsion | Reported | The article attributes HL Eco's loss of control while maneuvering to anchor to a reported main engine propulsion issue. |
| Anchored second vessel | Reported | The article describes YM Serenity as anchored when HL Eco collided with it. |
Investigation
The gCaptain article reports that the collision was immediately reported to MSQ Hay Point VTS. The available sources do not identify an investigating authority or provide official findings on the propulsion issue, navigation, or cause of the collision.