Tirta Samutra XXI

Tirta Samutra XXI

TIRTA SAMUDRA XXI

The 99 meter long, 3000 dwt tanker Tirta Samutra XXI sank in the Java Sea near Jakarta, Indonesia.   The coastal tanker was overwhelmed in 5 meter waves and 35 knot winds caused by Cyclone Narelle.   The 15 crewmen on board abandoned ship into the vessel’s lifeboat.  The crew spent 18 hours before being spotted by a helicopter.  A rescue boat was dispatched and rescued the crew.   No reports of injuries.   No further details reported.

 

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