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Challenger and Barge No. 1

Challenger and Barge No. 1

MV Challenger
Photo: kdlg.org

The 45 foot long motor vessel Challenger and Barge No. 1 sank in the Nushagak River near Kokwok, Alaska. The Challenger was  towing the barge in a side tow when both vessels capsized and sank.  The two crew on board were able to safely escape. The men were able to climb onto the overturn hull and never got wet.  The men were later safely rescued by a passing boat.  No reports of injuries. The barge was loaded with scrapped vehicles from New Stuyahok bound for Dillingham. Initial reports stated no pollution, but a later aerial survey spotted a sheen down river.  The cause of the sinking was not yet determined, but strong winds were reported in the area.

Taba

Taba

Taba
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 117 meter long, 3133 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Taba capsized and sank in the Red Sea just outside the port of Safaga, Egypt. The Taba had just departed from Safaga bound for Dhiba with cargo of trucks when it suffered a cargo shift.  The 37 persons on board were able to safely abandon ship and were later rescued by Egyptian rescue boats. The Taba  capsized and sank. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the trucks on deck had not be properly secured which lead to the incident.

Ferry Kim Nirvana

Ferry Kim Nirvana

MBCA Kim-Nirvana
Photo: voanews.com

The 33 tonne wooden-hulled ferry Kim Nirvana capsized off Ormoc City, Philippines. The ferry was on a regular trip with 199 passengers and crew bound for Camotes Island when it capsized just off the port. Reports state the ferry had made a sharp turn to starboard as it was struck by a large wave.  The Kim Nirvana lost stability and rolled over.  Passengers attempted to escape to the other side of the vessel, but many remained trapped. Local reports state some 51 persons perished with some 141 were rescued.