Kristian Ferrell
Kado works on the Kota Kado, a 230m-long container ship. In 2010, the Kota Kado ran aground outside the port of Hong Kong. The ship struck a reef on its way to port, which sliced a hole in her side. Two cargo holds began filling with water and she eventually ran into a sediment bank about 25 nautical miles (46km) southwest of her destination.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Kota Kado |
| Former name(s) | Kota Kasturi |
| Current flag | Singapore |
| Callsign | S6BH5 |
| IMO | 93073960 |
| MMSI | 636021202 |
| Build year | 2005 |
| Builder | Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding - Toyohashi, Japan |
| Manager | Pacific International Lines - Singapore |
| Owner | Pst Management - Singapore |
| Class society | Nippon Kaiji Kyokai |
| Vessel Type | Container Ship |
| Gross tonnage | 31,070 tons |
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What You'll Learn
- Kado works on the Kota Kado, a 230m-long container ship
- The Kota Kado ran aground outside the port of Hong Kong
- The ship struck a reef, slicing a hole in her side and causing her to sink
- The Kota Kado was saved and is still sailing today, but under a different name
- The ship was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan
Kado works on the Kota Kado, a 230m-long container ship
The Kota Kado was saved and eventually towed to a shipyard for repairs. She is still sailing today, though under a different name.
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The Kota Kado ran aground outside the port of Hong Kong
The Kota Kado was saved and eventually towed to a shipyard for repairs. She is still sailing today, though under a different name. The ship was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan, and is owned by Pst Management in Singapore.
The rescue operation was led by salvage master Captain Nick Sloane, who was on his way home from a World Cup match in South Africa when he first heard that the Kota Kado had got into trouble. Sloane, now a director at Resolve Marine Group, flew to Hong Kong the next day. He and five other members of the salvage team faced a violent sea, a primeval wind, and a typhoon as they worked to save the stricken vessel.
Rosalind Blazejczyk, managing partner and naval architect at Solis Marine Consultants, commented on the dangers faced by ships in such situations: "Like a paperclip, the more times you bend it, eventually it snaps."
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The ship struck a reef, slicing a hole in her side and causing her to sink
Kado works on the Kota Kado, a 230m-long container ship. The Kota Kado struck a reef on its way to port, slicing a hole in her side. Two cargo holds began filling with water and she subsided until she eventually ran into a sediment bank about 25 nautical miles (46km) southwest of her destination. Her bow ploughed into the seabed, trapping her. As more water flooded on board, the heavily laden ship began to sink.
The Kota Kado was saved and eventually towed to a shipyard for repairs. She is still sailing today, though under a different name.
The ship was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan. Her former name was Kota Kado, and she is now called Kota Kasturi. She is owned by Pst Management in Singapore and managed by Pacific International Lines, also in Singapore.
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The Kota Kado was saved and is still sailing today, but under a different name
The salvage master, Captain Nick Sloane, was holed up with just five other members of the salvage team. They had arrived in the South China Sea with the aim of saving the Kota Kado. Despite not one but two typhoons, the second of which was particularly bad, the Kota Kado was saved and eventually towed to a shipyard for repairs.
The Kota Kado is now called the Kota Kasturi. She was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan.
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The ship was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan
The Kota Kado, a 230m-long container ship, was built in 2005 by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding in Toyohashi, Japan. The ship was built to ferry goods all over the world. In the summer of 2010, the Kota Kado ran aground outside the port of Hong Kong. The ship had struck a reef on its way to port, which sliced a hole in her side. Two cargo holds began filling with water and she eventually ran into a sediment bank about 25 nautical miles (46km) southwest of her destination. Her bow ploughed into the seabed, trapping her. As more water flooded on board, the heavily laden ship began to sink. The crew had evacuated but salvage master Captain Nick Sloane remained on board, prepared for the worst.
Despite the challenges, the Kota Kado was saved and eventually towed to a shipyard for repairs. She is still sailing today, although under a different name. The Kota Kado is now known as the Kota Kasturi and flies the flag of Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
Kado works on the Kota Kado.
The Kota Kado is a container ship.
The Kota Kado is 230m long.
The Kota Kado was built in Toyohashi, Japan.
The Kota Kado ran aground outside the port of Hong Kong in 2010. It struck a reef on its way to port, which sliced a hole in its side. It eventually ran into a sediment bank about 25 nautical miles (46km) southwest of its destination.
