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.
The 40 meter long cargo vessel Selvamatha sank in the Laccadive Sea off the coast of Kerala, India. The vessel was proceeding from Androth to Beypore when it sprung a leak. The vessel sent out a distress call which was relayed to the Indian Coast Guard by the tanker Hafina Asia. The eight crew on the Selvamatha were rescued by a patrol vessel and proceeded to Kochi. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel sank due to one of the planks gave way resulting in uncontrolled flooding.