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Category: Disabled

Maju 88

Maju 88

Maju 88
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On August 10, the 73 meter long, 2721 dwt cargo vessel Maju 88 (IMO: 8661082) became disabled off Tanjung Indramayu, Indonesia. The Maju 88 was en route from Panjang to Tuban in ballast when it suffered a slight list to starboard. Unable to correct the list, the master of the Maju 88 ordered the vessel to proceed to a nearby anchorage to inspect the hull.  While at anchor, the crew was able to find water ingress in ballast tank one on the starboard bow.

The crew attempted to control the flooding using two pumps, but these pumps were unable to contain the flooding. A few hours later the list had increased to 25 degrees while conditions worsened as strong waves lashed against the vessel. The master of the Maju 88 requested assistance asking to transfer his crew off the vessel. The tugboats PU.1605 and Maide arrived on scene and help evacuate the crew to shore at Balongan. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Maju 88 list increased to 45 degrees and that some fuel or lubricating oil has been released.  Authorities state they are monitoring the area for further pollution and impact on the environment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Karin

Karin

Karin
Photo: swr.de

On August 3, the 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Karin sprung a leak on the Rhine River off Mainz, Germany. The Karin was loaded with 1650 tons of nitric acid when the master discovered the vessel had water ingress in the area between the outer hull and the tanks. Unable to control the flooding and the vessel developing a list, the Karin dropped anchor off the DLRG station at Mainz. Local firefighters were alerted who brought pumps to help dewater the tanker which were able to stabilize the Karin.

The owners of the Karin dispatched another tanker to lighter the cargo of acid off the vessel.  Divers inspected the vessel’s hull, but were unable to find the source of the leak.  Authorities determined the Karin was safe to proceed to a shipyard in Duisburg for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

 

Second Chance

Second Chance

FV Second Chance
Photo: kiitv.com

On July 31, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Second Chance ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico off Port Aransas, Texas.  The shrimp boat had suffered engine problems and became disabled. The Second Chance went adrift and eventually went ashore on the beach.  The United States Coast Guard dispatched a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to pull off all three crew on board the Second Chance along with the two dogs onboard. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched a response team to monitor the shrimp boat. They report there was no signs of any pollution released. Authorities have requested the vessel owner to salvage the vessel as soon as possible.