Shipwreck Log

On January 23, the 76 meter long, 1893 dwt bitumen tanker Reem 5 sank in the Arabian sea some 100 nautical miles off Karachi, Pakistan. The Reem 5 was en route to Hazira, India from Basrah when it suffered water ingress in the engine room.  Unable to contain the flooding with the vessel’s pumps, the Reem 5 quickly began to sink.  The crew sent out a distress call and prepared to abandon ship.  The Indian Coast Guard received the message and directed the 197 meter long, 58849 dwt bulk carrier Ganga K to the scene.  The Ganga K arrived and safely transferred 13 off the Reem 5.  No reports of injuries. The Ganga K remained on scene to the monitor the Reem 5.  The Reem 5 later sank the following day. Reports state the Ganga K is proceeding to Mumbai with the 13 crew of the Reem 5.