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GIS Patriot

GIS Patriot

GIS Patriot
Photo: news.az

On August 22, the 34 meter long, 85 gt cargo vessel GIS Patriot (MMSI 367191040) capsized in the Tortuga Canal between Tortuga Island and Port-de-Paix, Haiti. The GIS Patriot was loaded with a cargo of several tons of rice along with 6 passengers when it rolled over.  All 6 passengers and 10 crew were suddenly thrown into the sea.  Local residents of Tortuga Island came to their aid and rescued all 16 people using small boats and canoes. Reports stated that all cargo was lost, but did not state if any of the 16 survivors had been injured during the incident. While Haitian maritime authorities have pledged up safety measures, there was no governmental agencies present in the area during the incident. News reports did not state if the GIS Patriot would be salvaged.

Maelys II

Maelys II

Maelys II
Photo: Facebook

On December 23, the 75 meter long, 1392 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Maelys II (IMO: 7035456) capsized in Port-au-Prince Bay while berthed at des Varreux, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Maelys II was loading trucks as part of cabotage operations between Grand Sud and Port-au-Prince when the vessel lost stability. The ro-ro quickly developed a severe list to port eventually allowing water ingress. Unable to stop the flooding or correct the list, the Maelys II partially sank on its port hull.  Reports state 17 were injured and 7 crew on board perished during the incident.

The vessel owners stated the vessel will be righted and put back into service. There was no statement that this incident would be investigated by Haitian authorities.

Minouchi

Minouchi

Minouche
Photo: USCG

The 212 foot long, 1525 dwt cargo vessel Minouche was abandon off Haiti.  The Minouche was caught in heavy seas and strong winds from Hurricane Joaquin. The cargo vessel suffered water ingress and developed a 30 degree list to port. The Minouche sent out a distress call that was picked up by the British Coast Guard who forward it to United States Coast Guard.  The USCG diverted a cutter and launched a helicopter to assist the Minouche.  The helicopter was able to hoist all 12 crew to safety and transported them to Great Inagua, Bahamas. No reports of injuries.  No reports if the Minouche remained afloat or sank.