Shipwreck Log

On the morning of October 15, the 26 meter long tug Mitra Kencana X (MMSI: 525006214) sank on the Musi River at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The Mitra Kencana X was about to depart with the barge Sumber Kencana, loaded with 3,000 tons of crude palm oil, and head into the middle of the river. Due to the strong river current, the towline tighten causing the tugboat to lose stability and capsized onto its starboard hull. The tug quickly filled with water and sank. All 10 crew members on board the Mitra Kencana X jumped overboard into the river. A nearby vessel rescue the crew and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities were alerted of the incident and dispatched a response team to the scene. There was no signs of oil pollution in the area. An investigation was being conducted into the cause of the sinking. Initial findings suggest the sinking was due to the lack of pilot onboard the Mitra Kencana X when it departed.

Jade II

October 16, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of October 16, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Jade II (IMO: 8542767) became disabled in the English Channel some 10 kilometers off Barfleur, France. The Jade II had suffered engine failure while returning from fishing off Fécamp resulting in the trawler going adrift. The Jade II requested assistance with French authorities dispatching the 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Mona Rigolet (MMSI: 227005130) to assist. With winds reaching 50 km/h and waves reaching 2.5 meters, the lifeboat was able to overcome difficult conditions and establish a towline to the Jade II. The vessels proceeded safely to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Cloud

October 15, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of October 14, the fishing vessel Silver Cloud ran aground at the entrance to Loch Inver along the coast of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The Silver Cloud sent out a distress call which was received by the Coastguard. The Coastguard dispatched the RNLI lifeboat from Lochinver to assist. The lifeboat reached the site and found all the crew of the Silver Cloud had abandoned ship onto the rocks. The crew were rescued and safely transported to Lochinver. Reports state the Silver Cloud sustained significant damage. Details were not disclosed about pollution being released.