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Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel

Eco Colonel
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On the early morning of November 30, the 229 meter long, 82122 dwt bulk carrier Eco Colonel (IMO: 9602356) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal at the port of Paradip, India. The Eco Colonel was loading 30,000 metric tonnes of coal bound for Krishnapatnam when smoke could be seen from the hold of the bulk carrier. A fire had started in the hold while coal was being transferred  by a conveyor belt.  The local fire brigade was called out to assist.  Fire fighters unloaded the affected coal and sprayed water to douse the blaze. Two hours later the fire was extinguished.  Some machinery and the boom conveyor sustained damage from the incident. No reports of injuries to the crew, dock workers or fire fighters.

Initial reports state the fire may have been started by insufficient watering the cargo prior to loading or the lack of ventilation in cargo holds or stockpiles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Fort Kochi

Collision off Fort Kochi

MSC Silver II
Photo: onmanorama.com

 

On the evening of October 1, the 185.5 meter long, 37548 dwt cargo vessel MSC Silver II (IMO: 9225249) collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea off Fort Kochi, India. The MSC Silver II had been alerted by other fishing vessels nearby that a fishing vessel was in their path.  The cargo vessel slowed down just before it  struck the Prathyasha.  Reports state some of crew on the Prathyasha jumped overboard as the cargo vessel brushed against their vessel. Fortunately, all the crew on the fishing vessel were unharmed.  However, the fishing vessel sustained damage along with many fishing nets were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or damage onboard the MSC Silver II.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. New reports state the main shipping channel was some 20 kilometers away from where the incident occurred. The reason why the MSC Silver II was proceeding in the area was not disclosed.

 

Dwarka 7

Dwarka 7

Dwarka 7
Photo: timesofindia.com

On the afternoon of September 8, the ro-ro passenger ferry Dwarka 7 became disabled  on the Mandovi River off Chorao Island, India. The Dwarka 7 was proceeding on its regular route between Ribandar and Chorao when it became disabled off Chorao.  The ferry had entangled a rope around its propeller and required assistance.

Dwarka 7
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The Dwarka 7 was towed to Chorao where passengers were disembarked safely.  The ferry was then taken out of service and towed to a maintenance facility for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state it is not uncommon for the river to be full of debris during monsoon season. The Dwarka 7 first started service in 2025. The ferry had been running only a few months prior to this incident.