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Month: November 2025

Horizon 9

Horizon 9

Horizon 9
Photo: wartakepri.co.id

On the afternoon of November 10, the 38.5 high speed catamaran passenger ferry Horizon 9 (IMO: 9732113) collided with the 182 meter long, 50280 dwt tanker La Digue (IMO: 9448724) in the Singapore Strait off the Southern Islands, Singapore.  The Horizon 9 bow struck the hull of the tanker resulting in bow damage above the waterline. Fortunately, there were no injuries to 172 crew and passengers on board the ferry.  The La Digue did not sustain any injuries, damage or pollution released.

Singapore authorities deployed a patrol boat to the incident where it escorted the ferry to its berth.  Local officials have stated there would be an investigation into the incident.

 

Ferry Sank On Mahakam River

Ferry Sank On Mahakam River

On the night of November 10, a ferry (name not disclosed) sank on the Mahakam River near Ujoh Halang in Long Iram district, West Kutai, Indonesia. The ferry was headed to a pier of a palm oil plantation loaded with 28 passengers and sacks of cement.  Authorities state that ferry was overloaded and there was a strong current at the time of the sinking.  Rescuers were able to save 20 of the 28 passengers. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55
Photo: voi.id

On November 12, the 39 meter long, 553 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Cemerlang No. 55 (IMO: 8032334)  became disabled in the Bali Strait some 1.8 nautical miles from Gilimanuk, Bali, Indonesia. The ferry was on its regular route between Ketapang to Gilimanuk with 56 passengers and 13 crew members when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a rescue team from Gilimanuk. Aided by multiple vessels from other agencies, the passengers were evacuated within an hour and safely transported to shore. Reports state the KMP Cemerlang No. 55 was assisted to the jetty in Gilimanuk where it unloaded the vehicles on board.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

KMP Cemerlang No. 55