The lighter Chisthi Chauhan sank off Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Chisthi Chauhan was loading steel coils from a freighter at one of the outer anchorages near Chittagong when it sank. The cause of the sinking is unknown, Reports were unclear if anyone was injured or loss in the incident. Port officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
The freighter Banglar Mukh caught fire while docked in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room when an economizer became overheated. The local fire brigade was requested and was able to get the fire under control. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the engine room only suffered minimal damage. The Banglar Mukh had been anchored at the port jetty to unload its cargo of salt. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Reports state the 159 meter long, 23003 dwt bulk freighter Maple Harmony collided with another vessel at Chittagong, Bangladesh. No further details reported.