The 95 meter long, 5324 dwt hopper dredger Hansita V ran aground near Kollam, India. Strong winds caused the vessel’s anchor to drag and the Hansita V ran ashore on Mundakkal beach. No reports of injuries. The dredger had been at anchor off Kollam since 2013 and no reports of any crew on board at the time of the incident. Reports state the owners have asked local authorities to refloat the dredger and move it further off the coast.
The 83 meter long, 1920 dwt bitumen tanker Infinity 1 sprung a leak in the Indian Ocean while off Goa, India. The tanker had suffered water ingress and developed a list to starboard. Indian authorities dispatched a support team with a dewatering pump along with a tug from Goa. Reports state the tanker was taken under tow by the tug, escorted by Navy vessels and was proceeding to the port of Karwar. No reports of injuries.
On April 20, the 750 dwt barge Fomento Pausha sank in the Arabian Sea off Goa, India. The barge had been at an anchorage when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress and sank. All four crew on board were rescued. No reports of injuries. Reports state the barge was owned by the DesaGoa.
