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Rafelia II

Rafelia II

Rafelia II
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On March 4, the 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Rafelia II capsized and sank in the Bali Strait. The ferry departed from Gilimanuk with 40 to 70 passengers, 32 vehicles and 14 crew heading to Banyuwangi, East Java. The Rafelia II lost stability and began to roll over on its starboard side.  Passengers and crew had just a few minutes to escape and  jump into the sea.  Local fishing boats along with patrol boats rushed to the scene and searched for survivors. Initial reports stated 50 persons were rescued from the water. Reports state the vessel had suffered a leak before departing which may have caused the ferry to lose stability and capsized.


Caraka Jaya Niaga III-7

Caraka Jaya Niaga III-7

Photo: Tribunenews.com
Photo: Tribunenews.com

On June 26, the 3200 dwt general cargo vessel Carka Jaya Niaga III-7 caught fire while berthed in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia with a cargo of timber.  The fire started in the engine room from sparks by a welding torch.  The fire quickly grew out of control and the 25 crew on board abandoned ship.  Four tugs quickly responding to the scene and local firefighting efforts were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.  Damage to the fire was contained to the superstructure and the cargo of timber was undamaged.

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Collision off Surabaya

Collision off Surabaya

Photo: sindonews.com
Photo: sindonews.com

The 84 meter long, 3393 dwt container ship KM Journey collided with the 166 meter long passenger ship KM Lambelu off Surabaya, East Java.  The vessels collided as they were pulled by a strong current.  The KM Lambelu struck the small boxship causing it to dump its cargo of 133 containers on board.  The KM Journey quickly flooded and sank.  All 17 crew of the KM Journey were rescued.  No details of any damage to the KM Lambelu. Some reports are contradictory to the direct cause of the collision.

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