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Month: February 2015

Kerem S

Kerem S

Kerem S

On February 20, the 75 meter long general cargo vessel Kerem S ran aground in the Aegean Sea on the island of Levitha, Greece.  The Kerem S was en route to Aliaga from Heraklion in ballast when it had become disabled between Kos and Paros. The crew requested to be evacuated as the vessel drifted towards the rocky coastline.  A helicopter was dispatched from Greek authorities and were able to hoist all 6 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.  The Kerem S continued to drift until it went ashore on the northeastern tip of Levitha.  The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress causing the cargo vessel to list to starboard and sink by the stern.

King Edward

King Edward

King Edward
Photo: denizhaber.com

The 183 meter long, 37384 dwt tanker King Edward became disabled off Sanyer Bebek, Turkey. The King Edward had departed from Istanbul bound for Kavkaz when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker went adrift and was headed toward the shoreline.  Tugs were dispatched and monitored the King Edward while the crew resolved the problem.  An hour later the rudder was fixed and the King Edward proceeded on its way. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

M.L. Mosta

M.L. Mosta

M.L. Mosta

The passenger ferry  M.L. Mosta capsized and sank on the Padma River northwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The  M.L. Mosta was making a river crossing with some 140 passengers when it was struck amidships by a cargo vessel.  The  M.L. Mosta quickly capsized and sank in 6 meter of water. Initial reports state that 48 bodies were recovered from the ferry. A surviving passenger stated many passengers on deck were rescued, but many were trapped inside when the ferry sank. Authorities have stated an investigation has been launched into the incident.