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Indian Coast Guard rescues 12 from sinking supply ship
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 12 members of the crew from a sinking supply ship in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat. The operation took place after a distress message received by the ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre based in Mumbai. The Motorized Supply Vessel was reported to be flooded heavily and sinking. As it eventually sank, 12 crew members were taken up on the Motor Tanker Searanger.
Shuttle fast boat with foreign tourists sank in Bali waters
A shuttle fast boat with 29 people on board, including 23 passengers, sank in between Sanur port, Bali, and nearby Penida Island. Reports suggest the fast boat struck floating wood debris in poor visibility. All people on board were rescued, most of them being foreign tourists.
Royal Navy comes to aid of a tug in distress off Anguilla
A Royal Navy patrol vessel rescued five crewmembers from a sinking tug off the coast of Sint Maarten, braving high winds to bring the survivors to safety. Patrol vessel HMS Medway was underway near the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla when she received a request for assistance from a coastwise tug. The towing vessel had begun to take on water, and when its engines failed, the crew sent out a distress call. The five crewmembers then abandoned ship and transferred safely over to their tow, a sand barge, before being rescued.
Following are some brief reported news snippets from some of the marine incidents and accidents that reached the IIMS news desk during the month of January 2023. To those who have lost their lives at sea, may your sacrifice not be in vain - rest in peace. IIMS sends its condolences to the bereaved loved ones and families.
Tug sinks at the Port of Milwaukee pier
An ATB tug partially sank at the Port of Milwaukee, prompting a pollution-control response. The National Response Center, responsible for coordinating oil spill response efforts, notified the Coast Guard that the tug Michigan had partially sunk at its moorings. The vessel had 40,000 gallons of diesel aboard, but no pollution has been observed according to the Coast Guard. Booms have been deployed as a precautionary measure.
Boxship loses containers overboard as it takes on a severe list
A container feeder ship listed hard over at a pier at Mundra International Container Terminal, dropping a substantial quantity of cargo over the side. During cargo operations, the Sea Xpress listed hard over to port, dumping about 20 containers into the water. Photos from the scene suggest that before or after the accident, the vessel also listed hard to starboard. Broker Prevailing Shipping & Logistics India reported that the incident was likely caused by improper ballasting and the outboard orientation of the vessel’s cranes.
Cargo ship sinks in strong winds in Taiwan
Four of five seafarers on a general cargo ship carrying containers are feared dead after going missing when the vessel sank on in heavy seas. The Mongolian- flagged 2001-built 890 dwt Long Shun, sailing around Matsu Islands in Lienchiang County, sent a distress signal, indicating that it was taking on water after hitting a large wave. The ship is said to be owned by Hua-yu Shipping, a Taiwanese company.
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