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Kerem S

February 23, 2015 | Disabled, Grounding, Sank

Kerem S

On February 20, the 75 meter long general cargo vessel Kerem S ran aground in the Aegean Sea on the island of Levitha, Greece.  The Kerem S was en route to Aliaga from Heraklion in ballast when it had become disabled between Kos and Paros. The crew requested to be evacuated as the vessel drifted towards the rocky coastline.  A helicopter was dispatched from Greek authorities and were able to hoist all 6 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.  The Kerem S continued to drift until it went ashore on the northeastern tip of Levitha.  The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress causing the cargo vessel to list to starboard and sink by the stern.

King Edward

February 22, 2015 | Disabled
King Edward
Photo: denizhaber.com

The 183 meter long, 37384 dwt tanker King Edward became disabled off Sanyer Bebek, Turkey. The King Edward had departed from Istanbul bound for Kavkaz when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker went adrift and was headed toward the shoreline.  Tugs were dispatched and monitored the King Edward while the crew resolved the problem.  An hour later the rudder was fixed and the King Edward proceeded on its way. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Kha Yang

February 14, 2015 | Grounding
Kha Yang
Photo: Lexpress.mu

On February 1, the fishing vessel Kha Yang ran aground in the Indian Ocean on the reefs off St. Brandon, atolls managed by Mauritius. The 20 crew on board the Kha Yang were later rescued by the Coastguard and were taken to the South Island. A salvage company was requested and proceeded to pump off the 230 tons of fuel and 80 ton of bait on the fishing vessel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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