Tunu Pratama Jaya

Tunu Pratama Jaya

Tunu Pratama Jaya
Photo: Bali Search and Rescue

On the night of July 2, the 63 meter long, 955 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Tunu Pratama Jaya (IMO: 8749432) sank in the Bali Strait off Ketapang Port, Indonesia. The ferry was making a regular crossing between Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk Port, Bali when it suffered water ingress in the engine room. The flooding could not be contained and the Tunu Pratama Jaya suffered a total power blackout a few minutes later.  Adrift and being pulled by the strong currents, the ferry rolled in rough seas. The Tunu Pratama Jaya continued to roll until it finally lost stability allowing water to rush over its decks causing the ferry to capsize and sink in the middle of the strait.

The Tunu Pratama Jaya was able to send out a distress call with another ferry the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya 3888 responding. Unfortunately, the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya 3888 was unable to evacuate passengers or crew before the ferry sank. The Indonesian Navy, local water police and several volunteers began a search and operation looking for survivors in the water. Authorities report that 35 survivors were pulled from the water along with 6 bodies recovered.

The Tunu Pratama Jaya had listed to have 53 passengers and 12 crew on board, but this number may not match to the total who were on board during the incident.   Reports state that rough seas with waves of 2 meters have hampered search efforts.

Witness accounts stated the vessel was rolling badly before it finally capsized. These accounts stated that the vessel did not attempt to distribute life jackets before it sank. One account stated the passengers swam free of the ferry and found several life jackets in the water before being rescued by a local fisherman. The exact cause of the water ingress is still under investigation by authorities. Reports states that authorities halted the search and rescue operations later on July 3.

Admarine 12

Admarine 12

Admarine 12
Photo: x.com

On July 1, the 33 meter long  jack-up rig barge Admarine 12 (IMO: 8755778) capsized in the Gulf of Suez some 130 nautical miles south of the Suez Canal. The Admarine 12 was being towed by three offshore tugs to a new drilling site in the Gabal El-Zeit area when barge the barge to lost stability.  With no way to correct the weight imbalance, the barge quickly rolled over in minutes sending all the people on board into the water.

A distress call was sent out by the tugs with rescue services arriving from Gabal El-Zeit. The rescuers were able to locate 23 survivors from the sea. Many had suffered various injuries from the incident that required medical treatment. Four bodies were also recovered by their effort.  However, three additional people were still listed as missing. The Egyptian Navy would later join the search and rescue efforts looking for the missing.

Admarine 12
Photo: x.com

There is some speculation to the cause of the leg failures and capsizing.  Local news reports there was a technical malfunction that caused the imbalanced. Others have pointed to the age of the Admarine 12 stating the barge may have suffered structural failure due to its prolonged use.  The Admarine 12 had been built in 1966 and lacked the structural analysis and engineering that modern jack-up platforms undergo today. Authorities and the barge owner Osoco have stated if the Admarine 12 will be salvaged or be scrapped. The incident is under investigation by Egyptian authorities.

Albatros

Albatros

Albatros
Photo: DGzRS

On the night of  July 2, the 3 masted, 36 meter long schooner Albatros (MMSI: 211302570) ran aground on the Trave River off Travemünde, Germany.  The Albatros was en route to Wismar when it grounded just off the fairway near the entrance to the Pötenitzer Wiek.  The schooner requested assistance which was received by the MRCC Bremen who dispatched DGzRS lifeboats from Grömitz and Travemünde stations. The lifeboats arrived on site and found the Albatros had not sustained any hull damage resulting in water ingress.  A towing line was attached and with the combine effort of the lifeboats and the schooner, the Albatros was pulled into deeper water. No reports of injuries to the 25 persons on board and no reports of pollution released.

Albatros
Photo: DGzRS

The Albatros proceeded under its own power to a nearby quay in Travemünde. No word if the incident will be investigated by the water police or not. Reports state that weather was not a factor.