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Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18

Dolphin 18
Photo: dantri.com.vn

On the morning of December 11, the 93 meter long, 7950 dwt cargo vessel Dolphin 18 (IMO: 9216341) sank in the South China Sea some 146 nautical miles north of Riau Islands, Indonesia. The Dolphin 18 was headed to An Giang from Papua New Guinea with 5,300 cubic meters of wood when it suffered undisclosed accident and sent out a distress call. The 18 crew on board were able to abandon ship into 2 life rafts before the Dolphin 18 sank.

Authorities in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam issued out a maritime notice for nearby vessels to look for the life rafts. Fortunately, the 199 meter long container ship Nicolai Maersk (IMO: 9192454) was close by and safely rescued the 18 crew. Reports state all crew members are in good condition and no reports of injuries. The Nicolai Maersk will transport the crew to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia.

Nicolai Maersk

The details as to why the cargo vessel sank have not be disclosed. Reports due state that weather was rough with strong winds reaching near gale force (28 knots) and waves reaching 5 meters high.  No government authority has announced any investigation into the incident. The Dolphin 18 is operated by Hai Phuong Shipping Company Limited based in Vietnam.

 

Wiljaco-F

Wiljaco-F

Wiljaco-F
Photo: l1nieuws.nl

On the morning of December 7, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Wiljaco-F (MMSI: 244001214)  had its attached barge sink on the Maas River near Maastricht, Netherlands. The vessels were headed to Stein from Maastricht with a cargo of limestone when the barge broke loose near the entrance to the Julianakanaal. Strong currents pulled the barge free and it drifted until it ran aground and partially sank. Part of the limestone cargo did spill overboard into the waterway. No one was injured from the incident.

Authorities halted traffic between Ternaaien to Limmel.  The 65 meter long workboat Prins 6 (MMSI:244090404) arrived on scene and begun salvage operations. The Prins 6 removed the 1400 tons of cargo of limestone and used pumps to refloat the barge later the same day. Reports state the water level was higher and there was a stronger current during the incident.

Jerlyn Khatness

Jerlyn Khatness

Jerlyn Khatness
Photo: pna.gov.ph

On December 30, 2024 the 170 foot long, 199 gt cargo vessel Jerlyn Khatness (IMO: 8870580) sank in the San Bernardino Strait off Lavezares, Philippines. The Jerlyn Khatness was en route to San Jose from Naga City with a cargo of 24 tons of cement and 15 crew when it suffered water ingress from rough waves. The cargo vessel started to sink after being struck by large waves off Lavezares.  Reports state the Jerlyn Khatness later sank with 13 crew rescued. Passing vessels and local fishermen rescued 12 crew and one crew would swim to San Juan Island after 25 hours in the water.

The Philippine Coast Guard along with local authorities have launched a search and rescue for the missing crew.  One crew member perished and the body was recovered off the island of Biri. The incident is under investigation.