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NS Sea Dagger

NS Sea Dagger

Sea Dagger

On the evening of September 29, the 17 meter long former pilot boat NS Sea Dagger (MMSI: 257367500) sank in the North Sea 70 miles west of the island of Sylt, Germany. Reports state the vessel had run into trouble causing the vessel to sink near an offshore wind farm.  The 2 crew members on the NS Sea Dagger sent out a distress call with a nearby vessel able to rescue them before the vessel sank. Authorities state several containers holding fuel had fallen overboard into the sea. A tug was dispatched to recover the fuel containers.  No reports of injuries. The cause of sinking was not disclosed.

Collision off Myodo Island

Collision off Myodo Island

Yeosu Myodo Island Collision
Photo: netongs.com

On the evening of October 1, a 1 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in Gwangyang Bay near Myodo Island, Yeosu, South Korea. The collision resulted in the smaller 1 ton fishing vessel to eventually sink. The 2 crew members on board suffered minor injuries from the incident.  The larger fishing vessel sustained minor damage to its bow. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports suggest the collision was due to poor visibility.

 

 

Sana

Sana

Sana

On the afternoon of September 24, the 68 meter long bulk carrier Sana (IMO: 9072642) partially sank in the Persian Gulf 2 miles south of Kish Island, Iran. The Sana loaded with 2,500 tons of white cement was on a voyage from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Shuaiba, Kuwait when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The crew alerted authorities the vessel had developed a sharp list and was sinking.

Reports state Iranian authorities were able to rescue all 9 crew safely.  No reports of injuries. The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Iranian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There was some concern the Sana could impact the local environment if pollution is released.