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Priyanka

Priyanka

Photo: thehindu.com
Photo: thehindu.com

The 70 meter long, 2193 dwt bulk carrier Priyanka went adrift near Revdanda, India.  The Priyanka was en route from Mumbai to a dock near Revdanda with 19 metric tons of iron ore pellets.  As the vessel arrived off Revdanda, conditions prevented the Priyanka  to berth.  The crew dropped anchor and waited for the weather to improve.  A few hours later, the vessel’s anchor line parted and the Priyanka drifted towards the shore.  The vessel’s cargo of iron ore shifted and the vessel listed over to port.  The crew requested assistance with the Indian Coast Guard responding.  Five crew on the Priyanka launched the vessel’s life raft and abandoned ship.  The remaining crew were airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter to safety.  No reports of injuries. Reports state the Coast Guard was able to secure the vessel and drop anchor again.

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Aground off Veerampattinam

Aground off Veerampattinam

Photo: thehindu.com
Photo: thehindu.com

Reports state a fishing boat ran aground near Veerampattinam, India. The boat was attempting to enter the Thengaithittu estuary when it struck bottom.  The hull was badly damage on the rocks, but none of the seven crewmen on board were injured.  The fishing boat rolled onto its side and declared a loss.  An excavator was used to breakup the vessel and pull parts ashore. Fishermen report that the estuary has not been dredged causing the water to be very shallow.  Fishing boats must enter the harbour only the hour when the tide is high enough.

Explorer

Explorer

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The 291 meter long, 82500 dwt LNG tanker Explorer caught fire in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Gujarat, India. The tanker was en route to Dahej when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The crew responded and was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire damage was significant.  The LNG tanker was disabled and went adrift.   The Explorer requested assistance with multiple tugs responding.  The tugs took the Explorer under tow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.