Shipwreck Log

More Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong

November 14, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of November 11, authorities from Lam Dong reported that 5 fishing vessels were wrecked along the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea. Reports state the vessels encountered large waves and strong winds. The fishing vessel BTh 81652 TS sunk while at anchor. The fishing vessel BTh 80347 TS broke free of its anchor and was blown ashore where its hull broke up. The fishing vessel BTh 80316 TS foundered in the waves while the fishing vessel BTh 82176 TS sank while trying to reach safety of the fishing port. Two additional vessels were reported sunk while at anchor off Ba Dang. Authorities assisted with machinery to pull one of the fishing vessels ashore. No reports of injuries.

Horizon 9

November 14, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of November 10, the 38.5 high speed catamaran passenger ferry Horizon 9 (IMO: 9732113) collided with the 182 meter long, 50280 dwt tanker La Digue (IMO: 9448724) in the Singapore Strait off the Southern Islands, Singapore. The Horizon 9 bow struck the hull of the tanker resulting in bow damage above the waterline. Fortunately, there were no injuries to 172 crew and passengers on board the ferry. The La Digue did not sustain any injuries, damage or pollution released.

Singapore authorities deployed a patrol boat to the incident where it escorted the ferry to its berth. Local officials have stated there would be an investigation into the incident.

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

November 13, 2025 Paul Hancock

On November 12, the 39 meter long, 553 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Cemerlang No. 55 (IMO: 8032334) became disabled in the Bali Strait some 1.8 nautical miles from Gilimanuk, Bali, Indonesia. The ferry was on its regular route between Ketapang to Gilimanuk with 56 passengers and 13 crew members when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a rescue team from Gilimanuk. Aided by multiple vessels from other agencies, the passengers were evacuated within an hour and safely transported to shore. Reports state the KMP Cemerlang No. 55 was assisted to the jetty in Gilimanuk where it unloaded the vehicles on board. No reports of damage or pollution released.