Shipwreck Log

Dredger Capsized on Ohio River

September 14, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the night of September 10, a dredger (name not disclosed) capsized on the Ohio River near Newell, West Virginia. Local fire fighters were alerted the following morning that a dredger had rolled over onto its side and partially sank. Fire fighters arrived on scene and found a light sheen of oil pollution around the overturned dredger. There were no crew on board the dredger.

Authorities stated they were uncertain how much pollution had been released into the river, but reports stated the vessel had over 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Containment booms were placed around the vessel to limit the environmental impact. The United States Coast Guard along with West Virginian authorities has launched an investigation into the incident. The owner of the dredger has contracted with a private company to assist in the cleanup efforts.

Dwarka 7

September 13, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of September 8, the ro-ro passenger ferry Dwarka 7 became disabled on the Mandovi River off Chorao Island, India. The Dwarka 7 was proceeding on its regular route between Ribandar and Chorao when it became disabled off Chorao. The ferry had entangled a rope around its propeller and required assistance.

The Dwarka 7 was towed to Chorao where passengers were disembarked safely. The ferry was then taken out of service and towed to a maintenance facility for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state it is not uncommon for the river to be full of debris during monsoon season. The Dwarka 7 first started service in 2025. The ferry had been running only a few months prior to this incident.

TB. PSIP 160.5

September 12, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of September 9, the 167 gt tugboat TB. PSIP 160.5 (MMSI: 525012404) ran aground in the Banda Sea off Bahodopi, Morowali, Indonesia. The TB. PSIP 160.5 had just completed anchoring the barge BG. PSIP 300.05 off Labota. As the tugboat maneuvered it struck a coral formation along its starboard hull. The TB. PSIP 160.5 hull was holed in the engine room near the lower part of the starboard engine resulting in water ingress. The tug’s pumps were unable to contain the flooding and the vessel started to sink by the stern.

The tug requested assistance with the nearby 22 meter long tugboat TB. Enterprise 3 (MMSI: 525003271), owned by the same company as the TB. PSIP 160.5, responding. The TB. Enterprise 3 help evacuate all 10 crew off the vessel before it towed the TB. PSIP 160.5 to shallow water. There the TB. PSIP 160.5 partially sank just off shore. No reports of injuries.

Authorities have stated there has been no sign of pollution from the incident so far. No further details reported by Indonesian authorities.