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.

Kvalstein

Kvalstein

Kvalstein
Photo: nordlys.no

On March 17, the 40 meter long fishing vessel Kvalstein became disabled off Finnmark, Norway.  The Kvalstein had suffered engine failure some 300 miles off the coast.  With waves reaching eight meters, the trawler sent out a request for assistance.  Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene.  The following day the patrol boat after some difficulty was able to connect a towline to the Kvalstein and both vessels proceeded back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Ghenh Bridge Collapsed

Ghenh Bridge Collapsed

Ghenh Bridge
Photo: thanhniennews

A barge collided with the Ghenh bridge over the Dong Nai River in Dong Nai, Vietnam. The barge was passing under the bridge when it struck the railway bridge causing the middle span to collapse into the river and capsized the barge. Reports states three persons on the bridge were later rescued from the water. Authorities continue to search the area for any other victims.