India - Shipwreck Log

Lady Farhan

February 15, 2013 Paul Hancock

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.

Merchant ship rams fishing boat off Ezhimala (thehindu.com)
Fishing boat hit by vessel off Ezhimala coast (thehindu.com)

Pratibha Cauvery

October 31, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 174 meter long, 29810 dwt tanker Pratibha Cauvery went aground near Besant Nagar, India. The vessel had unloaded its cargo at Chennai when a cyclone struck. The rough seas and high winds pushed the vessel aground just meters from shore. Twenty-two of the 37 crewmen on board decided to abandon ship by using one of the vessel’s lifeboats. However, the rough seas quickly capsized the lifeboat sending the men into the water. Six men were washed away while the others held onto the capsized lifeboat. Local fishermen, Indian Coast Guard and Navy were able to rescue the men. No reports of pollution released. Authorities state the tanker will be refloated.

Indian Cyclone Forces Tanker Aground (voanews.com)
15 sailors rescued in Chennai, six still missing (thehindu.com)

Fishing Vessel Aground

October 2, 2012 Paul Hancock

A fishing vessel went aground near Bengre, Mangalore, India. The vessel lost control while crossing over a bar at the mouth of the Venkatapur River before going ashore. All the crew on board abandoned ship and swam safely to shore. The vessel sustained severe damage to its hull. Reports state the fishing vessel was heading back to port do to rough weather.

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