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Invictus

Invictus

Invictus

On April 22, the 182 meter long, 45953 dwt tanker Invictus (IMO: 9536820) caught fire in the Indian Ocean.  The Invictus was bound for Fujairah from Beira when a fire broke out in the tanker’s engine room.  The crew was able to extinguish the fire by the following morning, but only after one crew member sustained burns. An Indian Naval vessel was nearby and proceeded to assist the tanker with medical assistance. Reports state the crew member injured did not require to be airlifted from the vessel, but the vessel’s owners are seeking was to transfer him off the vessel.

Reports state the Invictus sustained damage from the fire and was adrift. The tanker had it’s engine room partially flooded. Naval authorities were monitoring the situation.  No details if the tanker would be taken under tow by tugs or if the crew would be able to make repairs.

 

 

Huvan

Huvan

Huvan
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On the morning of March 2, the passenger vessel/speedboat Huvan capsized and sank in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives between ADh Dhigurah and Mahibadhoo. The speedboat was en route to Male from ADh Dhigurah with 3 crew and 45 passengers before it capsized and later sank.  All passengers and crew were able to don life jackets and abandon ship into the water.  Authorities were later alerted and dispatched an emergency response team to the area. All passengers and crew would be later rescued and safely transported to Dhigurah.  There were no reports of injuries.

The cause of the incident was not reported. Authorities have announced there will be an investigation into the incident.

Leo Wing

Leo Wing

Leo Wing
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On January 27, the 23.4 meter long, 80 ton dhoni Leo Wing ran aground in the Indian Ocean on Ekefaru reef off Gaafu Alifu, Maldives. The Leo Wing was proceeding to Nilandhoo and Dhaandhoo with Ramadan gifts including over 1000 gunny bags of rice, flour and sugar when it ran aground the reef.  The wooden/fiberglass vessel sustained hull damage and developed a port side list. Reports state all the cargo had fallen overboard and was lost. No reports of any injuries.

Leo Wing
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The owners of the Leo Wing have stated they plan to refloat the vessel.