The 14,806 dwt freighter Hyang Ro Bong collided with the 11,690 dwt freighter Banga Lanka in the outer anchorage of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Hyang Ro Bong’s hull developed a crack, tilted over and sank by the stern. The 31 crew of the Hyang Ro Bong were safely transferred to another vessel. The Hyang Ro Bong was loaded with 13,000 tons of rice from Pakistan. Authorities have formed a probe to investigate the incident.
The 80,170 dwt freighter Haina Golden went aground after the vessel touched the bottom while leaving the Kandla Port Channel, India. As the vessel was leaving, another vessel was entering the channel. This forced both vessels to move closer to the edge of the channel to give enough room for the vessels to pass each other. The Haina Golden suffered no damage and will be refloated during the next high tide. No reports of pollution or injuries.
The ferry Herlaug went adrift when it sustained engine failure while sailing between Lund and Hofles, Norway. The ferry with 26 people on board was pushed by a strong northwesterly wind towards a nearby fish farm. Before the Herlaug would crash into the facility, the farm sent out a boat to help the crew secure the Herlaug. The rescue boat Harald V reached the Herlaug a short time later and took it under tow back to the ferry terminal at Hofles, Norway. No reports of any injuries or pollution being released. The Herlaug was reported taken out of service.
