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Collision off Karang Jamuang Island

Collision off Karang Jamuang Island

Tirta Samudra XXXV
Photo: portonews.com

On September 18, the 89 meter long, 2845 dwt cargo vessel Tirta Samudra XXXV (IMO: 9738296) collided with the 6339 gt cargo vessel KM Benua 999 (IMO: 8597712) in the Java Sea off Karang Jamuang Island, Indonesia. The Tirta Samudra XXXV was struck along its port side by the KM Benua 999 resulting in heavy damage to the port side bridge and stern of the Tirta Samudra XXXV.  The KM Benua 999 sustained a 3 meter long gash along its hull above the waterline. No reports of injuries.

Both vessels proceeded to an anchorage off Karang Jamuan. Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene to conduct an investigation and inspection of the vessels.  No reports of pollution released.

 

BBC Vermont

BBC Vermont

BBC Vermont

On September 18, the 138 meter long, 12,864 dwt cargo vessel BBC Vermont suffered an explosion while 490 miles off Scilly Isles, United Kingdom. The BBC Vermont was en route to Montoir, France when there was an explosion on board. Reports state one crew person was killed in the blast. The vessel remains under its own power and is proceeding to Montoir. Details on the explosion have not yet been reported.

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68
Photo: qrt.vn

On September 18, the 79 meter long cargo vessel An Binh Phat 68 (MMSI: 574014535)  capsized and sank off Thang Binh, Vietnam. The An Binh Phat 68 was en route to Ky Ha, Quang Ngai with 4000 tons of crushed stone when it lost stability amidst strong winds and high waves.  The master of the An Binh Phat 68 alerted authorities the vessel was in distress and requested assistance.  Before any rescue could be attempted, the cargo vessel developed a 45 degree list to port further allowing water ingress into its hold. The An Binh Phat 68 was in danger of sinking and the eight crew abandoned ship onto the vessel’s two life rafts. The Vietnam Coast Guard dispatched one of their vessel’s to the scene. The Coast Guard was later able to recover all 8 crew from the life rafts. No reports of injuries.

An Binh Phat 68
Photo: dantri.com.vn

Reports state the An Binh Phat 68 did completely sink. Authorities had requested the master of the An Binh Phat 68 to close all the valves to the fuel tanks before abandoning it, but no confirmation if this prevented any pollution being released.