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Iska 1165

Iska 1165

Iska 1165
Photo: kendariinfo.com

On the early morning of June 27, the tugboat Iska 1165 (MMSI: 525021101) ran aground and partially sank in Tanjung Goram some 33 nautical miles from the Wanci Marina Pier in Lantagi, Sulawesi, Indonesia. The tug was hit by high waves during a voyage from Ereke, North Buton to Moramo resulting in the Iska 1165 grounding.  As waves swamped the tugboat, three crew attempted to swim ashore to seek help.  One crew member reached shore while another swam back to the tugboat. The remaining crew member was swept away by the current.

Authorities dispatched rescuers to the scene, but found high waves prevented getting close to the tugboat.  It would be several hours later when weather conditions improved that rescuers reached the Iska 1165.  Authorities found 7 persons alive on the tugboat who were taken ashore and received medical treatment. The body of the crew member who was swept away by the current was recovered.  No further details reported.

Insel Hiddensee

Insel Hiddensee

Insel Hiddensee
Photo: ndr.de

On June 18, the 40 meter long passenger ferry Insel Hiddensee (MMSI: 211537340) ran aground on the Baltic Sea between  islands of Rügen and Hiddensee, Germany. The Insel Hiddensee had suffered a technical fault in the steering system that caused the vessel to drift into shallow water. The 10 meter long DGzRS rescue vessel Nausikaa (MMSI: 211141920) arrived from Hiddensee, but it was unable to free the stranded ferry.

The Insel Hiddensee remained stuck  until the 28 meter long search and rescue vessel Nis Randers (MMSI: 211460410) arrived. The two rescue vessels were able to pull the ferry free a short time later. The vessels proceeded to Schaprode where all 138 passengers disembarked. No reports of injuries.

The ferry had a prior incident 9 years ago. On June 6, 2016 the Insel Hiddensee allided with a quay in Neuendorf, Germany.

Stellamar

Stellamar

Stellamar
Photo: x.com

On the morning of June 20, the 90 meter long, 5350 dwt cargo vessel Stellamar (IMO: 9951836) ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia off the island of Iso Järviluoto near Rauma, Finland. The Stellamar was arriving from Kunda with a pilot o board when it struck bottom.  The cargo vessel sustained minor damage to its freshwater tank, but no oil pollution was spotted. A tug was dispatched a short time later and freed the Stellamar. The vessels proceed into Rauma where it moored. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  No reports of injuries from the incident.