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Selvamatha

Selvamatha

The 40 meter long cargo vessel Selvamatha sank in the Laccadive Sea off the coast of Kerala, India.  The vessel was proceeding from Androth to Beypore when it sprung a leak. The vessel sent out a distress call which was relayed to the Indian Coast Guard by the tanker Hafina Asia.  The eight crew on the Selvamatha were rescued by a patrol vessel and proceeded to Kochi. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel sank due to one of the planks gave way resulting in uncontrolled flooding.

Shen Zhou 33

Shen Zhou 33

Shen Zhou 33
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 54 meter long cargo vessel Shen Zhou 33 capsized and sank in the Taiwan Strait off Chongwu, China. The cargo vessel was headed to Quanzhou from Shantou when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Shen Zhou 33 developed a heavy list to port with water ingress. The crew quickly abandoned ship into a life raft as the cargo vessel partially sank.  All 6 crew on board escaped and there were no injuries. Authorities arrived on scene and safely took the crew to shore.  Reports state the wreck is still being monitored for pollution by authorities.

Bergen

Bergen

Bergen
Photo: thenewstribune.com

On March 10, the 57 foot long fishing vessel Bergen was wrecked along the shore in Squalicum Harbor, Washington.  The Bergen was berthed in Bellingham Bay when 70 mph winds caused the mooring lines to snap.  The wind blew the fishing vessel away from the dock and onto the seawall.  The three crew on board awoke to find the vessel going to pieces. Two were able to don their survival suits before jumping into the sea.  The third had to dive into the water before he could put his suit on.  All three were later rescued by the Coast Guard.  No reports of injuries.  Authorities placed a boom around the sunken Bergen to contain any pollution released.