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HMNZS Manawanui

HMNZS Manawanui

Manawanui
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On the evening of October 5, the 85 meter long, 2800 dwt Royal New Zealand Navy hydrographic dive and survey ship HMNZS Manawanui (IMO: 9273662) ran aground and sank off the the island of Upolu, Samoa.  The HMNZS Manawanui was doing an hydrographic survey 1 mile off the shore off a reef when it ran aground on the reef.  Reports state the vessel struck a part of the reef that is much deeper than other sections known as a bommie. Due to the rough conditions and high winds the vessel most likely hit the reef in a swell causing the hull the strike the reef. The hull sustained significant damage and multiple compartments flooded. The survey ship was setting by the stern and developed a list to starboard.

Manawanui
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Unable to contain the water ingress, all 75 crew and passengers abandoned ship onto the vessel’s life rafts. Local Samoa authorities responded to the incident and dispatched rescue craft to the scene. Rescuers were able to transport all 75 people off the life rafts and safely ashore. Reports state 2 individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital.  A dozen more sustained minor cuts and abrasions from contact with the reef.

Around the 7am the following morning of October 6, the HMNZS Manawanui was still visible above the water with a severe list. Dense smoke was spotted billowing out of the vessel suggesting a fire had engulf part of the superstructure. By 9 am the HMNZS Manawanui had finally rolled over and sunk.

Samoan authorities are monitoring the area for any pollution released. New Zealand authorities have dispatched a C-130 aircraft to Samoa with medical supplies, personnel and some light clean-up equipment. While no reports of oil pollution, there is a high chance of some fuel or hydraulic oil has been released.

Reports suggest the survey vessel may have lost power before it ran aground, but this has not been verified. Reports state there is some discussion if the vessel will be salvaged, but a site inspection will gather information to see if any salvage is feasible.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident including a Court of Inquiry as the HMNZS Manawanui was purchased in 2019 for $100 million.

 

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68
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On September 18, the 79 meter long cargo vessel An Binh Phat 68 (MMSI: 574014535)  capsized and sank off Thang Binh, Vietnam. The An Binh Phat 68 was en route to Ky Ha, Quang Ngai with 4000 tons of crushed stone when it lost stability amidst strong winds and high waves.  The master of the An Binh Phat 68 alerted authorities the vessel was in distress and requested assistance.  Before any rescue could be attempted, the cargo vessel developed a 45 degree list to port further allowing water ingress into its hold. The An Binh Phat 68 was in danger of sinking and the eight crew abandoned ship onto the vessel’s two life rafts. The Vietnam Coast Guard dispatched one of their vessel’s to the scene. The Coast Guard was later able to recover all 8 crew from the life rafts. No reports of injuries.

An Binh Phat 68
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Reports state the An Binh Phat 68 did completely sink. Authorities had requested the master of the An Binh Phat 68 to close all the valves to the fuel tanks before abandoning it, but no confirmation if this prevented any pollution being released.

 

Persian Gulf Collision

Persian Gulf Collision

Knidos

On September 9, the 129 meter long, 8650 dwt cargo vessel Knidos (IMO: 9214173) collided with the 169 meter long, 28,396 dwt bulk carrier Nadeen (IMO: 9324710) in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. The Knidos was enroute to the port of Mina Saqr from Dammam, Saudi Arabia when it was struck by the Nadeen in the starboard stern quarter of the hull. The Knidos suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the vessel’s engine room. The crew unable to stop the flooding abandoned ship in the Knidos‘s life raft. All 13 crew were rescued from the raft and taken aboard the Nadeen. No reports of injuries.

Nadeen

Unconfirmed reports state the Knidos capsized and sank after the collision. No details reported if any damage on the Nadeen. The cause of the collision is under investigation.