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Surma River Ferry

Surma River Ferry

A ferry carrying 150 passengers sank after being struck by a trawler near Alipur, Bangladesh on the river Surma. The vessel was loaded with stone workers and their families. Survivors state that many passengers were asleep and the windows were shut when the vessel overturned. At least 37 reported dead with most being women and children. Reports states that the vessel was overcrowded and visibility was poor.

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Phu Tan Sank

Phu Tan Sank

Phu Tan IMO 8715455, dwt 14205, built 1988, flag Vietnam.

The 14205 dwt freighter Phu Tan capsized and sank in the South China Sea while sailing from Danang to Haiphong, Vietnam. The vessel was hit by a severe gale with 100 km per hour winds and 6 meter waves. The vessel reported losing engine power and water ingress. The Phu Tan had 25 crew onboard with 2 passengers. Reports to the fate of the crew are conflicting. One report states 26 survivors and 1 death while another states 2 rescued and 25 are listed as missing. Some confusion is result of six additional fishing vessel sinking as well.

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Ill-fated ro-ro Jolly Amaranto

Ill-fated ro-ro Jolly Amaranto

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The 10677 dwt ro-ro Jolly Amaranto capsized and sank in port of Alexandria, Egypt while proceeding to be berthed. The vessel had earlier had been assisted when the vessel had a heavy list and lost it’s cargo of containers on its upper deck. The Jolly Amaranto was taken under tow back to Alexandria. In port, the vessel had water ingress and capsized. No reports of injury of the 21 crewmen onboard. No reports to the cause, but it is presumed the cargo shifted resulting in the vessel capsizing.

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