The 86 meter long, 8460 dwt hopper dredger JBB Rong Chang 8 capsized off Johor, Malaysia. The dredger was 8 miles offshore when it lost stability and rolled over. Three crew were able to escape the JBB Rong Chang 8 while 14 were reported missing. One body was recovered by authorities. Reports state two patrol boats were conducting a search and rescue operation in the area looking for the missing crewmen.
The 117 meter long, 7745 dwt hopper dredge Scelveringhe caught fire while moored at a shipyard in Sas van Ghent, Terneuzen, Netherlands. The local fire brigade was alerted and reports state the fire was quickly contained. No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire or the extent of damage has not yet been reported.
On June 7, reports state the dredge Ibis has released pollution into the waters off Ullal, India. The dredge has been slowly sinking by the stern when a fuel tank was punctured by a large rock. There is a strong odor of diesel fuel in the air. Locals report other debris has also begun washing onto the beach.
Authorities had stated a team of experts were supposed to be at the wreck site by June 4, but did not arrive until the next day.
Another report states that authorities had been instructed to remove fuel and oil off the Ibis, but could not be attempted due to weather and rough seas. Thus, no fuel or oil has been removed from the dredge.