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Collision off Chennai

Collision off Chennai

Dawn Kanchipuram
Photo: intoday.in

The 225 meter long, 58136 dwt LPG tanker BW Maple collided with the 181 meter long, 44885 dwt tanker Dawn Kanchipuram in the Bay of Bengal near Kamaraiar, Chennai, India. The Dawn Kanchipuram was heading towards the port with a cargo of diesel fuel and lube oil when it was struck amidships by the BW Maple which had left port in ballast. The BW Maple’s bow struck just in front of the superstructure on the portside hull.

The Dawn Kanchipuram’s hull was breached and several tons of oil pollution was released into the sea. No reports of injuries. Officials stated the Dawn Kanchipuram proceeded to port and unloaded its cargo.

Collision in Bay of Bengal

Collision in Bay of Bengal

Bashundhara 8

The 182 meter long, 46664 dwt bulk carrier Bashundhara 8 collided with the fishing vessel Bandhan in the Bay of Bengal off St Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. The Bashundhara 8 was en route to Singapore during the early morning hours when it struck the Bandhan while it was collecting shrimp.  The Bandhan rolled over and sank.  Only three of the 29 crewmen on board the Bandhan were able to escape. The three men were rescued by a nearby trawler.  One of the rescued crew later died from injuries from the vessel capsizing.

Authorities were alerted to the collision dispatched vessels to conduct a search and rescue for the missing crew of the Bandhan. Several vessels from the Bangladesh Navy along with patrol aircraft searched the area. Reports state there were strong currents and bad conditions at the time of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

INS Kora Damaged

INS Kora Damaged

Photo: rfanostalgia.org
Photo: rfanostalgia.org

The 91 meter long Indian Naval Missile Corvette INS Kora collided with the 183 meter long, 23062 dwt general cargo vessel Madeleine Rickmers in the Bay of Bengal off Vishakhapatnam, India.  The Madeleine Rickmers was en route from Chittagong to Colombo when it scraped against the side of the INS Kora. The INS Kora reported minor hull damage, but there was no water ingress.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. An  investigation by Naval authorities has been launched to investigate the incident.

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