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Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise

Atlantic Cruise
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On the morning of December 27, the 30 meter long (approx length) passenger ship Atlantic Cruise caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at Nuniachhara, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The fire started in the  engine room as the Atlantic Cruise was attempting to dock at the jetty to take on passengers for a voyage to Saint Martin.  The fire quickly spread though the vessel with parts of the superstructure gutted. The local fire brigade assisted by the Bangladesh Navy attempted to extinguish the blaze. Reports stated even after several hours, the fire had not been contained.

There were no tourists on board during the incident. Approximately 200 tourists were waiting to board the vessel before the fire started.  Unfortunately, a crew member was found dead.  Reports state the crew member had been asleep in a cabin when the fire broke out and was unable to escape the flames.

Authorities have stated the incident under investigation.

Four Aground At Chattogram

Four Aground At Chattogram

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On May 30, a strong monsoon storm struck the Bay of Bengal along the coast near the port of Chattogram, Bangladesh. The storm had wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour with downpour rain and heavy seas. Several vessels that had been at anchor were blown ashore.

Near Anwara, the tugboat Navimar-3 had been detained due to the over fuel bills. The tugboat along with the barge Mermaid-3 were blown ashore.

North of Chattogram, the tanker Al Herem was driven ashore after dragging its anchors. Reports state the tanker had lost control due to the heavy seas which washed the Al Herem onto the shore. Another tanker the 116 meter long B-LPG Sophia was blown ashore. The B-LPG Sophia had been at anchor since it had suffered an explosion and fire back in October 2024. The burnt out hull drifted ashore.

With all four vessels, there were no reports of injuries.

 

Pashur Channel Collision

Pashur Channel Collision

Bangladesh Coast Guard
Photo: Bangladesh Coast Guard

Around midnight of November 1, the 100 meter long, 5187 dwt LPG tanker Era Star (IMO: 9988061) collided with the cargo vessel Mizan in the Pashur Channel near Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The Era Star loaded with LPG struck head-on with the Mizan loaded with 500 tons of coal. While no major damage was reported on the Era Star, the Mizan sustained significant hull damage to its bow resulting in water ingress. The eight crew of the Mizan feared the vessel was going to sink and abandoned ship into the water. Reports state all eight were able to make it ashore. No reports of injuries on the Era Star.

Authorities report a nearby fishing vessel had been caught up in the collision and sank. The sole person on board the vessel was reported missing.  The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted a search and rescue operation for the missing person.  A diving team has also done searches in the area.

Reports state the owner of the Mizan has started lightering the coal onto another vessel. No further details reported.