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Category: Grounding

Bukit Raya

Bukit Raya

Bukir Raya
Photo: radamusantara.com

On May 18, the 100 meter long, 1408 dwt passenger ferry KM Bukit Raya ran aground on a coral reef in the Lapma Strait near Riau, Indonesia.  The Bukit Raya was headed to Pontianak from Anambas with 248 passengers on board when it struck the reef. The ferry sustained hull damage and was holed along its starboard side allowing water ingress. 

Bukit Raya
Photo: kompas.com

Authorities were contacted who dispatched several patrol boats to the scene. The patrol boats safely transferred the passengers off the Bukit Raya who were transported to Batu Hitam.  No reports of injuries. Reports state a salvage plan was being developed to refloat the Bukit Raya. Reports stated the water ingress did not impact the engine room and there was no damage to the vessel’s propellers.  Estimates state the vessel would not be refloated until early June.

Pilatus Venture

Pilatus Venture

Pilatus Venture

On May 3, the 200 meter long, 63276 dwt bulk carrier Pilatus Venture ran aground on the Parana River near Ramalla, Argentina. The Pilatus Venture was headed downstream bound for Tauranga when it stranded on a bank. Initial attempts to refloat itself have failed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the bulk carrier has partially block traffic at Ramalla.

 

Arctic Opilio

Arctic Opilio

Arctic Opilio
Photo: itromso.no

The 56 meter long research vessel Arctic Opilio ran aground in the Tromsø Sound near Tromsø, Norway. The crew was able to refloat the vessel a short time later and proceeded to Tromsø.  Authorities were alerted of the incident by witnesses.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported.