MV Tycoon

History
NameMV Tycoon
OperatorOcean Grow International Shipmanagement, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Port of registry Panama
BuilderSanyo Shipbuilding, Onomichi, Japan
Launched1983
Identification
FateWrecked on 8 January 2012
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage2,638 GT
Length84.7 m (278 ft) LOA
Beam14.5 m (48 ft)
Capacity4,129 DWT

MV Tycoon was a cargo ship that was under management by Ocean Grow International Shipmanagement, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. She was wrecked on 8 January 2012 after breaking her moorings and was pushed into the cliffs at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island and broke up, spilling oil and phosphate into the sea. All fifteen crew were rescued by Royal Australian Navy RIBs.[2] Built by Sanyo Shipbuilding, Onomichi, Japan and launched in 1983 as Seizan. Tycoon had been known as Sun Rose, Kumiko L., Aki Ace, Galcrest and Euro Coaster during her career.

References

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  1. ^ "TYCOON - IMO 8304220". Shipspotting.com. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Christmas Island phosphate ship MV Tycoon in rescue drama". The Australian. Retrieved 10 January 2012.