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Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim
Photo: seychellesnewsagency.com

The 68 meter long, 1846 dwt fishing vessel Oriental Kim ran aground on the Seychelles near L’ilot, Glacis.  The Oriental Kim was en route to Port Victoria when it ran ashore on the rocky coastline.  The bow of the vessel sustained damage and authorities reported that some oil pollution was spotted around the vessel.  The Coast Guard has placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Oriental Kim had some 250 tons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.  No reports of injuries to the 25 crew on board.  Reports state divers have been contracted and have already begun repair work so that tugs can later refloat the vessel.  The Oriental Kim had some 700 tons of fish in its hold.

Mahalia

Mahalia

Mahalia
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 42 meter long landing craft Mahalia capsized off Erromango Island, Vanuatu. The Mahalia was en route to Tanna when it lost stability when the cargo shifted.  All 13 crew on board were able to abandon ship into the vessel’s liferaft, before the vessel capsized and later sank.  Authorities received a distress beacon and asked a nearby container ship Forum Pacific to aid in the search and rescue efforts. The Forum Pacific arrived on scene and rescued the crew. No reports of injuries.

Piz Arina

Piz Arina

Piz Arina

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Piz Arina ran aground on the Rhine near St. Goar, Germany. The Piz Arina was headed upstream with 1500 tons of glykol when it suffered rudder failure. The barge veered out of the fairway and went aground.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Piz Arina will be lightered before it will be refloated.