The fishing vessel Janas received aid from the Antarctic supply vessel Aurora Australis off Macquarie Island (54°30S, 158°57E) in the south Pacific Ocean. The Janas with 21 crew had suffered engine failure and was unable to make repairs. The Aurora Australis took the fishing vessel under tow to shelter of Buckles Bay, acquarie Island. No reports of injuries or pollution being release.
The 13303 dwt freighter Tay Son 4 collided with the 9800 dwt chemical tanker Nautica Batu Pahat in the eastern anchorage of Singapore. The Nautica’s hull was torn open near the tanks section and engine room while the Tay Son 4 suffered damage to its forepeak and bulbous. Both vessels remained at anchor. No further details reported.
The 44 meter long, 483 gt ferry Ishan Alyanak sank at the port of Izmir, Turkey after the vessel struck the pier. The ferry with 250 passengers was approaching the pier when the rudder failed resulting in the collision. Reports state the there was some panic on board, but all passengers were able to safely reach the pier. The Ishan Alyanak’s hull was punctured and water ingress flooded the vessel until it sank with just the superstructure above the surface. The ferry had 10 tons of diesel fuel and 300 liters of oil was released. Authorities have placed a boom around the Ishan Alyanak to prevent the spread of the pollution. One report stated the vessel had a fire broke out in the stern section which may have lead to the rudder failing.
