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Haidar

Haidar

Haidar
Photo: g1.globo.com

The 120 meter long, 6,449 dwt livestock carrier Haidar capsized while berthed  at Barcarena, Para, Brazil. The Haidar was loaded with some 5,000 cattle and was preparing to depart for Venezuela when it lost stability when it suffered water ingress.  The livestock carrier capsized and eventually sank onto its port side.  No reports of injuries, but thousands of cattle were trapped on board and perished.  A small number of cattle were fortunately enough to escape and were able to rush onto the side of the vessel.  The local port authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

Ilmamui

Ilmamui

ilmanui
Photo: bangka.tribunnews.com

The 60 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Ilmamui sank while berthed at Perkasa, Pulau Bangka, Indonesia. The vessel had been resting in the port for many years being in lay-up when it suffered water ingress.  The Ilmanui capsized and partially sank.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the likely cause of the incident was due to lack of maintenance.

Fong Kuo No. 869

Fong Kuo No. 869

Kong Kuo 869
Photo: fongkuo.com.tw

The 1058 dwt fishing vessel Fong Kuo No. 869 sank off Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  The vessel was proceeding out of Kaohsiung after restrictions were lifted as Typhoon Dujuan departed from Taiwan when it developed a list.  The list increased until the fishing vessel capsized and sank.  Twenty-three crew on board were thrown into the sea.  Two Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to the scene.  Assisted by helicopters, the Coast Guard was able to pull 21 men from the water.  Two remaining crewmen were rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.