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Day: January 1, 2017

Zahro Express

Zahro Express

Zahro Express
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The ferry Zahro Express exploded and caught fire off Muara Angke, Indonesia. The Zahro Express had departed from the port of Kali Adem, Muara Angke with 234 passengers bound for Tidung Island. After 15 minutes leaving port, the ferry suffered an explosion and resulting fire in the engine room.  Dense smoke poured out of the compartment causing panic among the passengers. Passengers rushed forward to escape the smoke and flames. The crew was unable to control the blaze and sent out a distress call.

Zahro Express
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Some jumped overboard while others waited until rescue boats arrived on scene. Reports state some 194 persons were rescued. The Coast Guard was able to recover some 23 bodies of those who perished. An additional 17 persons were still reported as missing. 

The fire consumed the superstructure of the Zahro Express. Authorities were eventually able to douse the flames, but only the lower hull remained. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Rhonda

Rhonda

Rhonda
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On December 25, the fishing vessel Rhonda sank off a wharf in Embree, Newfoundland, Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted the Rhonda had partially sank at the wharf. A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released. Reports state the Rhonda will be pumped out and then towed to Durrell, Twillingate.  No reports of injuries.

Galisa

Galisa

Galisa

On January 1, the 115 meter long,3261 dwt cargo vessel Galisa allided with the 114 meter long, 3209 dwt cargo vessel Volgo Balt 236 at the port of Yeysk, Russia. The Galisa was maneuvering to berth at Yeysk when the vessel struck the moored Volgo-Balt 236.  The Galisa suffered only a minor dent in the bow, but the Volg0-Balt 236 sustained a portside hull breach amidship. The breach was above the waterline and no reports of water ingress. Authorities report the incident was due to strong winds at the time. No reports of injuries or pollution released.