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M.L. Mosta

M.L. Mosta

M.L. Mosta

The passenger ferry  M.L. Mosta capsized and sank on the Padma River northwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The  M.L. Mosta was making a river crossing with some 140 passengers when it was struck amidships by a cargo vessel.  The  M.L. Mosta quickly capsized and sank in 6 meter of water. Initial reports state that 48 bodies were recovered from the ferry. A surviving passenger stated many passengers on deck were rescued, but many were trapped inside when the ferry sank. Authorities have stated an investigation has been launched into the incident.

 

Gulfem Kalkavan

Gulfem Kalkavan

Gülfem Kalkavan
Photo: milliyet.com.tr

The 74 meter long general cargo vessel  Gulfem Kalkavan ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tuzla, Turkey. The Gulfem Kalkavan had been laid up offshore near the shipyards when the severe storm struck. The anchors dragged on the cargo vessel allowing it to run ashore. The Gulfem Kalkavan hull was punctured against the rocky shoreline allowing water to flood the aft section of the cargo ship. No reports of injuries.

Pasha

Pasha

Pasha
Photo: denizhaber.com.tr

The 59 meter long general cargo vessel partially sank in the Marmara Sea near Balıkesir’in, Turkey. The Pasha had run aground on September 12, 2013 after suffering a severe list after its cargo shifted whileen route to Lebanon from Turkey. The grounded Pasha was blown completed over by the strong storm winds and battered until it partially broke-up.  No reports of injuries.

Read More about the September 12, 2013 event.