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Month: July 2011

Ferry Sinks, All Saved

Ferry Sinks, All Saved

The 2,439 gt ferry Asia Malaysia sank after developing a starboard list off Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines.   The vessel  left Cebu with 168 people on board bound for Iloilo City.   During the voyage the ferry began to list to starboard as it was hit by large waves and strong winds.   The ferry began to take on water as the list increased to 35 degrees.   The master of the Asia Malaysia determined that the vessel was at risk and sent out a distress signal and ordered everyone to abandon ship.   The Coast Guard and local patrol vessels responded to the scene.   Passengers were transferred to a nearby passenger ship Filipinas Cebu.    Shortly afterwards, the Asia Malaysia capsized and sank.    Reports stated that there was storm warnings, but only that vessels should proceed with caution.   All on board the ferry were rescued safely and no reports of injuries.   The ferry lies 90 feet below the surface off Calabasa Island.   There is some concern about the 21,000 liters of fuel on board when the vessel sank.   Authorities have requested salvage or have the fuel removed to prevent any pollution.   An investigation is being conducted into the incident.

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Pavit Without a Crew

Pavit Without a Crew

The 2070 dwt tanker Pavit went ashore at Juhu Beach near Mumbai, India.   The tanker became disabled after the engine failed and drifted ashore.   However, there was no crew on board and no distress call was sent to the authorities.    It is suspected that the Pavit broke down in the Persian Gulf and the tanker’s crew was rescued sometime during the first week of July.  After the rescue, the Pavit was left adrift until it went ashore on the coast of India.   Authorities state it will take up to three weeks to free the stranded vessel.

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Willem Jr. Pumped Out

Willem Jr. Pumped Out

The 23 meter long inland tug Willem Jr. became disabled when it suffered water ingress on the Waal near Druten, Netherlands.  The tug suffered a leak near the propeller shaft which flooded the engine room.   An inland tanker towed the Willem Jr. to a quay where a dewatering pump could keep the Willem Jr. afloat.  After the engine room was pumped out, the water ingress was brought under control.

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