The 83 meter long, 1920 dwt bitumen tanker Infinity 1 sprung a leak in the Indian Ocean while off Goa, India. The tanker had suffered water ingress and developed a list to starboard. Indian authorities dispatched a support team with a dewatering pump along with a tug from Goa. Reports state the tanker was taken under tow by the tug, escorted by Navy vessels and was proceeding to the port of Karwar. No reports of injuries.
On April 20, the 750 dwt barge Fomento Pausha sank in the Arabian Sea off Goa, India. The barge had been at an anchorage when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress and sank. All four crew on board were rescued. No reports of injuries. Reports state the barge was owned by the DesaGoa.
Reports state the MV Chowpatlal used to transport iron ore from Goa, India went aground near Calangute beach. The Chowpatlal got caught in a squall with heavy rains with strong winds. The crew was unable to steer the vessel which drifted toward the shoreline. The MV Chowpatlal was towed away the next day. No reports of injury or pollution released.
