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Month: March 2016

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim
Photo: seychellesnewsagency.com

The 68 meter long, 1846 dwt fishing vessel Oriental Kim ran aground on the Seychelles near L’ilot, Glacis.  The Oriental Kim was en route to Port Victoria when it ran ashore on the rocky coastline.  The bow of the vessel sustained damage and authorities reported that some oil pollution was spotted around the vessel.  The Coast Guard has placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Oriental Kim had some 250 tons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.  No reports of injuries to the 25 crew on board.  Reports state divers have been contracted and have already begun repair work so that tugs can later refloat the vessel.  The Oriental Kim had some 700 tons of fish in its hold.

Yakima

Yakima

Yakima
Photo: sanjuanjournal.com

The 117 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Yakima caught fire while berthed in Friday Harbor, Washington.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room by a short in an electrical panel. Smoke from the fire was spotted by a deckhand and the crew quickly responded and extinguish the blaze in a few minutes. No reports of injuries. All the passengers on board safely evacuated.  A tug arrived later the same day and towed the ferry from the berth.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Rafelia II

Rafelia II

Rafelia II
Photo: joss.today

On March 4, the 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Rafelia II capsized and sank in the Bali Strait. The ferry departed from Gilimanuk with 40 to 70 passengers, 32 vehicles and 14 crew heading to Banyuwangi, East Java. The Rafelia II lost stability and began to roll over on its starboard side.  Passengers and crew had just a few minutes to escape and  jump into the sea.  Local fishing boats along with patrol boats rushed to the scene and searched for survivors. Initial reports stated 50 persons were rescued from the water. Reports state the vessel had suffered a leak before departing which may have caused the ferry to lose stability and capsized.

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