Tug sank in Gulf of Siam, crew rescued
The tug PL Arthena sank in Gulf of Siam some 10- 12 nm off Koh Phangan island, near Samui Island, Thailand. Nine crew went into life raft and were picked up by a nearby tanker. All are said to be safe. Rough weather is blamed for the sinking.
Cargo ship which disappeared in South China sea is presumed missing
The cargo ship Dai Cat 06 has been reported as missing in South China sea. There has been no communications for the past 10 days. The ship’s Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was found 30 nm NW of Pemangkat, Indonesia. The ship with 5 crew onboard was carrying a cargo of iron rods. Malaysian authorities searched for traces of the disappeared ship.
MAIB opens investigation into pilot death
The UK MAIB has opened an investigation following an incident when a pilot fell from height whilst boarding the Finland registered ro-ro cargo ship Finnhawk from the UK registered pilot vessel Humber Saturn off the Humber Estuary, England, resulting in one fatality.
Japanese destroyer disabled and leaking oil after hitting rock
One of Japan’s Murasame-class destroyers, the JS Inazuma, has hit a rock while on sea trials off the coast of Japan disabling the ship and causing an oil spill. Reports said that the vessel was unable to move but that none of the sailors aboard were injured.
Tanker split in half after explosion with two missing
Fears arose for two seafarers who went missing after an explosion split a tanker in half in Chinese waters. After the explosion, search and rescue teams managed to save 15 crew members from the stricken Hong Pu 6 tanker off Rizhao in the Yellow Sea.
Cement carrier struck berthed tanker
The cement carrier Grit Cement struck a berthed tanker, Songa Diamond, at Ceuta, Spain whilst maneuvering in harbour on arrival from Carboneras. Both ships sustained damages.
Around 80 luxury boats destroyed in massive Marbella fire
A huge fire ripped through a storage facility in the Spanish city of Marbella with unconfirmed local reports saying as many as 80 boats could have been totally lost. It’s understood around 100 vessels between 20-40 feet were in the storage facility at the La Bajadilla fishing port when the blaze broke out.
Major fire erupts on cargo ship
Fire erupted in the engine room of the general cargo ship Fortuner, which was at anchor at Gresik Port, Indonesia. The ship in ballast was waiting to berth in readiness to load a cement cargo. Fire broke out and spread to the superstructure. All 17 crew were evacuated.
Freighter suffers major water ingress
A Korean general cargo ship suffered massive water ingress off Hoenggan Island, Korea. SAR and patrol boats responded, securing the safety of the 9 crew onboard and delivered on board pumps. The Water ingress was taken under control and the ship managed to reach Wando port escorted by tugs and boats.
Fire engulfs Italian ferry
Fire erupted on the cargo deck of the ferry La Superba at Palermo, presumed to have been started by a lorry according to reports. The 184 passengers on board were evacuated along with the 80 strong crew.
Cargo ship capsized and sank in Taiwan Strait
An unnamed cargo ship in the Taiwan Strait reported water ingress and developed a portside list. She requested assistance. Some of the crew had to jump into water, but all 8 were rescued, understood by helicopter. All are safe. The ship subsequently capsized and sank.
Seven missing following tanker explosion in Thailand
The tanker Smooth Sea 22 suffered an explosion, followed by fire at a ship repair facility on Mae Klong river, west of Bangkok, Thailand. Seven people are reported as missing and four have suffered injuries. The tanker was undergoing maintenance repairs and it is reported that the explosion occurred during wielding works.
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