On September 23, the 208 meter long United States Navy oiler/auxiliary ship USNS Big Horn (IMO: 8812162) ran aground in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman. The single hulled vessel sustained hull damage including water ingress and damage to its rudder. Reports state the vessel was at anchor awaiting a tow to Dubai for repairs.
No reports of injuries. No details provided if any pollution was released.
On the evening of September 21, the 100 meter long, 7748 dwt cargo vessel KM Asia Glory 6 (IMO: 9101572) ran aground in Bima Bay off Benteng Asakota, West Nusa tenggara Province, Indonesia. The Asia Glory 6 had departed from Dili NTT in ballast bound for Bima Port. As the Asia Glory 6 entered the bay, the fishing vessel KM Sabuk Nusantara 49 approached from the port side and was in danger of collision. The bulk carrier veered to starboard to avoid the collision, but ended up running high and dry on the shore. No reports of injuries for 20 crew on board the Asia Glory 6.
Authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the scene to conduct an investigation. The bulker was inspected and found minor damage on a ballast tank and was allowed to proceed. The bulker planned to be refloated on the next high tide and proceed to Bima. No reports of any pollution released.
On September 18, the 30 meter long, 70 dwt passenger vessel Adolf Jensen (IMO: 6708575) ran aground at the mouth of the Tasermiut Fjord near Nanortalik, Greenland. The Adolf Jensen was enroute to Qaqortoq when it struck a reef. The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress. A distress call was sent out with the Nanortalik fire brigade responding. Using the 27 meter long landing craft, Atitooq (MMSI: 331000149), the fire brigade transfer dewatering pump and pollution containment gear. Unfortunately, the pumps could not contain the flooding and the vessel sank after five hours later. All crew on the Adolf Jensen were safely evacuated to shore with no reports of injuries.
Authorities deployed floating booms to contain the oil pollution released. Unfortunately, the tides, current and wind made it impossible to contain the oil slick. Authorities don’t have an estimate on how much pollution was released from the Adolf Jensen. The oil slick suggests a fuel tank had ruptured or valves were not sealed before the vessel sank. Reports state the Adolf Jensen had some 20,000 litres of diesel along with 1,000 litres of gasoline on board when it sank.
Authorities have dispatched additional personnel to the scene to assist in cleanup efforts. The vessel owners have not release a statement on the incident.