Melita

Melita

Melita
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On the evening of June 16, the 27 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Melita (IMO: 8517413) sank on the Adriatic Sea off Zadar, Croatia. The Melita was carrying 38 passengers bound for Zadar when waves or an unidentified object struck the ferry resulting in a large crack in the one of the hulls. The crack allowed uncontrolled water ingress into the port hull and the vessel quickly began to sink.

Fortunately, the Melita was just minutes away from the port of Zadar. Authorities dispatched the 87 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Jadran (IMO: 8517413) to assist.  The Jadran was able to safely transfer the 38 passengers and 5 crew off the Melita via life rafts.   The rescued were later transported to the nearby port of Gaženica. No reports of injuries.

 

 

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing

Wilson Nanjing
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On the evening of June 12, the 123 meter long cargo vessel Wilson Nanjing (IMO: 9431018) allided with a vessel on the Weser River at Bremen, Germany. The Wilson Nanjing was departing from Bremen bound for Delfzijl when it struck a vessel moored at the pier. The maneuver had the port stern from the Wilson Nanjing strike the foreship of the moored vessel.  Both vessels sustained on minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Wilson Nanjing
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The water police arrived on site and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities found the master of the Wilson Nanjing was intoxicated which was confirmed by a breathalyzer.  Reports state the Wilson Nanjing remained in Bremen for several days before it was released on June 17. The vessel had been detained due to multiple deficiencies before it was allowed to proceed on June 18.

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger
Photo: KEGM

On June 16, the 120 meter long, 8057 dwt heavy list vessel Industrial Challenger (IMO: 9213935) caught fire in the Çanakkale Strait off Kumkale, Turkey. The Industrial Challenger  was headed to Yalova from Marmaris when a fire broke out in the engine room. Reports state the fire was extinguished, but the heavy list vessel sustained engine damage and went adrift.  The KEGM dispatched tugs which took the Industrial Challenger under tow to a nearby anchorage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.