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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.

 

Persian Gulf Collision

Persian Gulf Collision

Knidos

On September 9, the 129 meter long, 8650 dwt cargo vessel Knidos (IMO: 9214173) collided with the 169 meter long, 28,396 dwt bulk carrier Nadeen (IMO: 9324710) in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. The Knidos was enroute to the port of Mina Saqr from Dammam, Saudi Arabia when it was struck by the Nadeen in the starboard stern quarter of the hull. The Knidos suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the vessel’s engine room. The crew unable to stop the flooding abandoned ship in the Knidos‘s life raft. All 13 crew were rescued from the raft and taken aboard the Nadeen. No reports of injuries.

Nadeen

Unconfirmed reports state the Knidos capsized and sank after the collision. No details reported if any damage on the Nadeen. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Collision off Chittagong

Collision off Chittagong

Navios Celestial

On September 7, the 190 meter long, 58,063 dwt bulk carrier Navios Celestial (IMO: 9496226) collided in the Bay of Bengal with the 167 meter long, 28387 dwt bulk carrier Friendly Islands (IMO: 9615042) on the outer anchorage of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Navios Celestial loaded with 44,000 tons of fertilizer had its anchor drag which allowed the vessel to drift into Friendly Islands which had some 27,000 tons of lentils in its hold.  Both vessels sustained minor damage, but no injuries, water ingress or pollution released.

Both bulk carriers shifted their anchorage position while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Friendly Islands