The 291 meter long, 82500 dwt LNG tanker Explorer caught fire in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Gujarat, India. The tanker was en route to Dahej when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew responded and was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire damage was significant. The LNG tanker was disabled and went adrift. The Explorer requested assistance with multiple tugs responding. The tugs took the Explorer under tow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On January 30, the 124 meter long Indian Navy amphibious vessel Airavat ran aground off the coast of Vishakhapatnam. The Airavat, a Magar-class Landing Ship Tanker (LST), was returning back to port to the naval dockyard when it touched bottom. The LST had suffered damage to its propeller requiring it to go into drydock, but there were no injuries reported. The commanding officer was relieved of duty afterwards. The Indian Navy stated it has launched a probe into the incident.
The 27421 dwt freighter Fu Rong Song caught fire while berthed at Mumbai, India. The fire was quickly extinguished by local fire brigades. No reports of injuries. The Fu Rong Song was carrying a cargo of engineering tools.
