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Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma
Photo: twitter

On April 25, the 62 meter long, 1563 dwt cargo vessel Lago Icalma allided with the barge Rano Aroi II in Hanga Roa Bay, Easter Island. The Lago Icalma was at anchor when the barge Rano Aroi II arrived on scene to begin lightering operations.  The barge struck the against the Lago Icalma breaching the hull and rupturing a fuel tank. Diesel fuel was released into the water.  Local authorities arrived on scene and placed booms around the hull, but some pollution washed ashore.  Reports state absorbent materials were used to collect most of the diesel fuel from the shoreline.   The crew of the Lago Icalma transferred fuel from the damaged tank and was able to seal the breach.  No reports of injuries.

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

Shen Song 618

On April 24, the 106 meter long cargo vessel Shen Song 618 sank on the Yangtze River.  The cargo vessel sank quickly on an even keel with the wheelhouse remaining above water.  Three crew were caught below decks and drown.  Three others were able to make it to the roof the upper bridge and were later lifted to safety when a helicopter arrived on scene.  No further details reported.

Maavaa Star

Maavaa Star

Maavaa Star
Photo: Maldives National Defense Force

On April 22, the 100 foot long cargo vessel Maavaa Star sank in the Indian Ocean off Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The fully laden cargo vessel had run aground on a patch reef near Fulidhoo Island. The vessel contacted authorities and were later rescued. No reports of injuries to the 5 persons on board at the time. No further details reported.