The 59 meter long, 1769 dwt supply vessel Nand Heera allided with the bascule bridge at Indira Docks, Mumbai, India. The Nand Heera was waiting to pass through a lock gate when it lurched forward and struck the bridge. The bridge sustained some damage and the vessel was detained by authorities. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 121 meter long, 7085 dwt freighter Asian Express sank in the Indian Ocean near the Lakshadweep Islands while proceeding from Bin Qasim, Pakistan to Male. The Asian Express was loaded with a cargo of sand and cement when it was disabled after an engine breakdown. The vessel rolled badly as conditions became rough. The crew attempted repairs, but the vessel’s hull crack midships. The vessel suffered water ingress and quickly began to list and sink. The crew of 22 evacuated to the vessel’s lifeboats before the Asian Express sank. The crew were later rescued by the the Indian Coast Guard vessel Varuna.
The freighter MV Lady Farhan collided with the fishing vessel Sania in the Indian Ocean near Mangalore, India. The Sania remain afloat and proceeded to Munambam. Three of the crew on the Sania sustained injuries, but were not life threatening. The MV Lady Farhan proceeded to Karwar its scheduled port of call. Authorites have launched an investigation into the incident.
