This drill is the largest joint exercise which was held in the Hanjiang River in Chaozhou City in recent years, it has 12 participating ships, complete scene settings and rich contents. The drill was simulated while a cargo ship traveling along the Hanjiang River section and colliding with a descending cargo ship in the waters downstream of Dongxi Bridge of Chaozhou Bridge after passing through the hub lock. The accident caused damage to the cargo ship’s cabin and a fire on the deck; A crew member on the ship fell into the water and injured his leg. The main engine of the ship was damaged,lost control and drifted towards the downstream hub dam. After the accident, the two ships reported to the Chaozhou Maritime Search and Rescue Center and requested help.
Through the efforts of all parties, the drowning people was rescued in time, the injured was rescued, the damaged cabin of the accident ship was effectively controlled, the fire was extinguished, the out-of-control ship was towed to anchor in safe waters, the oil pollution on the water surface was removed by using oil booms and oil absorbent pads, the danger of the two ships was relieved, and the drill was ended.
