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Month: September 2024

Sara Lena

Sara Lena

Sara Lena BM 30
Photo: Newcastle Coastguard

On September 14,  the 16 meter long Sara Lena BM 30 (IMO: 8528852) ran aground in Ardglass harbour, Northern Ireland. The vessel had run up on the rocks and requested assistance. The Newcastle Coastguard along with the RNLI Portaferry lifeboat responded. The lifeboat stood by while the Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Wales to rescue the crew.  The helicopter winched up two crew off the Sara Lena and carried them to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Sara Lena continued to be pounded by waves against the rocks during the night. By the next morning the Sara Lena had sank below the waves.  No reports if authorities will launch an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

 

INDAPV5MM 495

INDAPV5MM 495

INDAPV5MM 495
Photo: thehindu.com

On September 15, the fishing vessel INDAPV5MM 495 caught fire in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India. The fire started from a mechanical fault and quickly engulfed the vessel. The five crew on board were forced to abandon ship into the sea. The vessel INDAPV5MM 894 was nearby and was able to rescue all five crew. No reports of injuries and all the crew was taken to shore safely. Reports state the fishing vessel was a total loss.

AM Pride

AM Pride

AM Pride

On September 12, the 66 meter long, 2018 dwt offshore supply vessel AM Pride (IMO: 9359167) caught fire some 48 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay, South Africa. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control. The vessel contacted its owner who relayed the distress call to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Authorities broadcasted an alert to nearby vessel to assist the AM Pride.

Before any vessel’s arrived on scene to assist the AM Pride, the crew of the offshore vessel abandoned ship into life rafts. The vessel’s owner dispatched a helicopter to the scene and were able to rescue all 15 crew members. Reports state there were strong winds and high swells that made the rescue effort difficult, but no reports of injuries.

Authorities report the AM Pride will be taken under tow by a tug to a secure location.  No details reported on extent of damage of the fire and if any pollution had been released.