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Asian Express

Asian Express

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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.

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Lady Farhan

Lady Farhan

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.

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Pratibha Cauvery

Pratibha Cauvery

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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.

 

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