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Month: August 2016

Benita Sank

Benita Sank

Benita

On August 1, the 182 meter long, 44,183 dwt bulk carrier Benita sank off Mauritius while being towed to India to be scrapped. The Benita had run aground on June 17 when a brawl broke out amongst the crew and the vessel ran onto the rocky shore of Mauritius. Salvagers were able to debunker and refloat the Benita, but it was found the vessel was too damaged and was to be demolished. Reports stated the Benita developed a list while under tow and sank by the stern.  No reports of injuries.  The Benita now rests at a depth of 4,400 meters.

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Shoyo Maru

Shoyo Maru

Shoyo Maru

The 56 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Shoyo Maru allided with the moored 235 meter long, 91,569 dwt bulk carrier Dyna Camellia near the port of Kure, Hiroshima, Japan. The ferry was headed to Matsuyama with 62 passengers when it had suffered a power blackout and lost control before striking the Dyna Camellia moored at a nearby quay. Three passengers were slightly injured, but no damage reported. Reports state the Shoyo Maru cancelled its voyage and returned to Kure.

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Menina da Praia LS-01

Menina da Praia LS-01

LS-01
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The high-speed catamaran Menina da Praia LS-01 caught fire while moored at Guaruja,  San Paolo, Brazil. The ferry was undergoing maintenance when the fire broke out in the vessel’s stern. The local fire brigade was able to quickly respond and extinguish the blaze an hour later, but the ferry sustained significant damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Menina da Praia LS-01 served transportting passengers between Santos and Vincente de Carvalho.