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Three Collisions on Chittagong

Three Collisions on Chittagong

 

The 37,600 dwt bulk freighter Ramsi collided and sank 2 lighters.   The lighters, Titu-21 and Titu-22, were loaded with clinker off Kutubdia Lighthouse, Chittagong, Bangladesh when the collision occurred.   Reports state that 7 of the 28 crewmen onboard both lighters are still missing.     The cause of the accident was poor visibility due to the fog and darkness.

Another lighter, Titu-16 was in collision with the motor vessel Hamsir in the Kutubdia Channel, Bangladesh.   The Titu-16 was damaged, but no reports of injuries to the crewmen.   Authorities are installing additional buoys to ease movement of vessels through the channel.

Manik Mia-2 sinks

Manik Mia-2 sinks

The Port of Chittagong
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The lighter motor vessel Manik Mia-2 capsized and sank after colliding with another lighter vessel Addullah near the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Manik Mia-2 was loaded with 1200 tons of cement clinkers from the motor vessel Jian Qiang heading for Narayanganj when it was struck by the Addullah which was empty. The 12 crewmen onboard the Manik Mia-2 were able to climb aboard the Addullah. Reports state the vessels were sailing in dense fog which led to the collision. Attempts to salvage the vessel are on going.

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Surma River Ferry

Surma River Ferry

A ferry carrying 150 passengers sank after being struck by a trawler near Alipur, Bangladesh on the river Surma. The vessel was loaded with stone workers and their families. Survivors state that many passengers were asleep and the windows were shut when the vessel overturned. At least 37 reported dead with most being women and children. Reports states that the vessel was overcrowded and visibility was poor.

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