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Marley Gabriella

Marley Gabriella

The 42 foot long fishing vessel Marley Gabriella sank at its mooring in Stonington, Maine. The vessel was unmanned when it sank in 70 feet of water.  A small sheen was spotted as fuel leaked through the vents.  The owner of the Marley Gabriella has contracted divers to close the vents and refloat the vessel. The Coast Guard was notified and will monitor the recovery of the fishing vessel and any potential pollution released. Later reports stated the vessel was refloated and dewatered the following day before it was towed to a drydock at Stonington.

Fortune Life

Fortune Life

Fortune Life
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 110 meter long cargo vessel Fortune Life sank in the South China Sea off Vigan City, Philippines. The Fortune Life was headed to Kuching, Malaysia from Taiwan in heavy seas when it suffered water ingress in the engine room. Unable to control the flooding, the crew evacuated the engine room. The Fortune Life lost power and went adrift.  The crew requested assistance and the Philippine Coast Guard dispatched two vessels to the scene while three nearby cargo vessels aided in the search and rescue efforts. Reports state the tanker Ashley rescued six crew of the Fortune Life while two other crewmen were also rescued. There were still 11 crew members who were still reported missing.  Survivors state the Fortune Life had capsized and sank a short time after the vessel lost power.

Suilven

Suilven

Suilven
Photo: seanews.com.tr

The 86 meter long,  3638 dwt ro-ro ferry Suilven sank at Suva, Fiji. The ferry enter the harbor at Suva from Fiji’s northern islands when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The Suilven developed a list to starboard and began to settle by the stern. The 27 crew on board requested assistance. Several nearby vessels came to the Suilven aid and safely rescued all the crew before the ferry sank an hour later. No reports of injuries. Reports state there were no passengers on board. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.