MV Tycoon

History
Name:	MV Tycoon
Operator:	Ocean Grow International Shipmanagement, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Port of registry:	Panama
Builder:	Sanyo Shipbuilding, Onomichi, Japan
Launched:	1983
Identification:	MMSI number: 355335000 IMO number: 8304220[1] Call sign: 3EVV2
Fate:	Wrecked on 8 January 2012
General characteristics
Type:	Cargo ship
Tonnage:	2,638 GT
Length:	84.7 m (278 ft) LOA
Beam:	14.5 m (48 ft)
Capacity:	4,129 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 has been known as Sun Rose, Kumiko L., Aki Ace, Galcrest and Euro Coaster during her career.

References

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.