On August 19, the 100 meter long, 4798 dwt cargo vessel EFES (IMO: 9197686) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal some 540 miles east of Chennai, India. The EFES was en route to Port Klang from Visakhapatnam when it reported a fire on board the vessel. Authorities have requested vessels in the area to assist. No further details reported.
On August 10, the 73 meter long, 2721 dwt cargo vessel Maju 88 (IMO: 8661082) became disabled off Tanjung Indramayu, Indonesia. The Maju 88 was en route from Panjang to Tuban in ballast when it suffered a slight list to starboard. Unable to correct the list, the master of the Maju 88 ordered the vessel to proceed to a nearby anchorage to inspect the hull. While at anchor, the crew was able to find water ingress in ballast tank one on the starboard bow.
The crew attempted to control the flooding using two pumps, but these pumps were unable to contain the flooding. A few hours later the list had increased to 25 degrees while conditions worsened as strong waves lashed against the vessel. The master of the Maju 88 requested assistance asking to transfer his crew off the vessel. The tugboats PU.1605 and Maide arrived on scene and help evacuate the crew to shore at Balongan. No reports of injuries.
Reports state the Maju 88 list increased to 45 degrees and that some fuel or lubricating oil has been released. Authorities state they are monitoring the area for further pollution and impact on the environment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 54 meter long, 400 dwt cargo vessel MV Mirola 1 (IMO: 7903433) ran aground near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. Reports state the vessel sustained hull damage and oil pollution was released. Authorities state the pollution is a mix of diesel fuel and oil from machinery. No reports of injuries. The Philippine Coast Guard have placed booms around the vessel and begun removal of fuel and oil off the vessel. A total of 800 litres of oil have been removed along with other flotsam released by the MV Mirola 1.
Reports state the MV Mirola 1 owner was not clear and that the vessel had been detained last year by authorities.