Shipwreck Log - Page 25

On the morning of October 21, the 170 meter long, 26,234 dwt tanker Med Atlantic (IMO: 9410533) caught fire in the East Johor Strait off Singapore. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and exhaust funnel while the tanker was at anchor. Unable to contain the blaze, the crew alerted authorities for assistance. Authorities dispatched three firefighting vessels with 30 firefighting personnel to the scene along with two tugs and rescue boats from the Coast Guard and Civil Defense Force. All 22 crew on the Med Atlantic was safely evacuated while firefighters contain the fire. Water jets were used to cool the hull while the fire in the funnel was extinguished. No further details reported. No report of injuries.

Ultra Infinity

October 23, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the morning of October 23, the 200 meter long, 61,188 dwt bulk carrier Ultra Infinity (IMO: 9767481) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany. The Ultra Infinity was bound for the Baltic Sea when it veered off course in dense fog. Conditions had visibility down to just 100 meters when the bulk carrier struck the canal’s north embankment. The vessel was able to free itself and proceeded to Kiel. The vessel sustained no injuries, water ingress and no pollution was released. Authorities halted traffic for a short period until the visibility improved. The bulk carrier proceeded on to Holtenau for further inspection. The incident is under investigation by the water police.

Spil Ningsih

October 23, 2024 Paul Hancock

On October 19, the 208 meter long, 33,836 dwt container ship Spil Ningsih (IMO: 9273959) ran aground in the Indian Ocean off Ste Anne Island, Seychelles. Authorities dispatched a response team including tugs and personnel to assist in freeing the vessel. Due to the location of the grounding, there was an increase risk the Spil Ningsih would be pushed further aground parallel to the shoreline. Seychelles authorities found the boxship had not sustained any damage and there was no signs of any pollution released. Initial attempts to free the Spil Ningsih were unsuccessful, but the boxship was refloated early the next day on the rising tide. The Spil Ningsih was towed to a safe anchorage where it would undergo another inspection before it was allowed to be proceed to the Mahe, Seychelles. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.