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Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII
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The 115 meter long, 1064 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Kencana VIII capsized in the Flores Sea off East Nusa Tenngara Island, Indonesia. The Dharma Kencana VIII departed from Labuan Bajo with 121 passengers when it struck a reef and suffered hull damage. The ferry quickly flooded  and began to sink. The Dharma Kencana VIII developed a heavy list to starboard before it capsized onto its side. All 121 passengers on board were evacuated by local authorities. No reports of injuries.

Emeline

Emeline

MV Emeline

The 2485 dwt cement carrier Emeline sank in rough seas caused by Cyclone Narelle in the Flores Seas.  The Emeline was en route to Banyuwangi from Soekarno-Hatta with a cargo of cement   Overwhelmed in the storm’s high waves, the Emeline was in danger of foundering.   The crew of 17 attempted to abandon ship into the vessel’s two life rafts.   Two crewmen failed to reach the life rafts and were presumed lost when the Emeline sank.  The two life rafts quickly seperated in the raging storm.   One raft was later spotted by the 5223 dwt freighter Mahakan River which rescued the six men on board.   The Mahakan River attempted to search for the other raft, but had to seek refuge as the cyclone intensified.  Authorities were contacted and dispatched a helicopter to search for survivors.   No further details reported.

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