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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.

Naval vessel aground off Vishakhapatnam

Naval vessel aground off Vishakhapatnam

airavatOn January 30, the 124 meter long Indian Navy amphibious vessel Airavat ran aground off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.  The Airavat,  a Magar-class Landing Ship Tanker (LST), was returning back to port to the naval dockyard when it touched bottom.  The LST had suffered damage to its propeller requiring it to go into drydock, but there were no injuries reported.  The commanding officer was relieved of duty afterwards.  The Indian Navy stated it has launched a probe into the incident.

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