On the early morning of March 2, the 16 meter long workboat Ardentia Lagoa (MMSI: 224053260) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands. The vessel alerted authorities it had lost power and required assistance. Authorities from Las Palmas dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) which was able to take the Ardentia Lagoa under tow. The vessels proceeded safely back to port at Las Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the morning of March 2, the passenger vessel/speedboat Huvan capsized and sank in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives between ADh Dhigurah and Mahibadhoo. The speedboat was en route to Male from ADh Dhigurah with 3 crew and 45 passengers before it capsized and later sank. All passengers and crew were able to don life jackets and abandon ship into the water. Authorities were later alerted and dispatched an emergency response team to the area. All passengers and crew would be later rescued and safely transported to Dhigurah. There were no reports of injuries.
The cause of the incident was not reported. Authorities have announced there will be an investigation into the incident.
On the evening of March 1, the 364 meter long, 138611 dwt container ship One Columba allided with the 347 meter long, 110387 dwt container ship Clifford Maersk (IMO: 9198575) at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong, China. The One Columba was proceeding to berth from a voyage from Shenzhen Chiwan when it struck the berthed Clifford Maersk. The Clifford Maersk sustained minor damage with 3 containers falling overboard into the water. The containers would be later retrieved. Reports state there was only minor/slight damage to the One Columba, but no details were provided.
Authorities dispatched a response team to the scene and the incident is under investigation. News reports state the One Columba may have lost power prior to the incident. The container ship may have conducted an emergency maneuver by dropping its anchor. No details were provided if any tugs were assisting the One Columba during the incident.
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Authorities did state there were no injuries on either vessel and no pollution was released. The One Columba was lasted reported at a nearby anchorage while the investigation is being conducted.
