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Mitra Kencana X

Mitra Kencana X

Mitra Kencana X
Photo: disway.id

On the morning of October 15, the 26 meter long tug Mitra Kencana X (MMSI: 525006214) sank on the Musi River at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The Mitra Kencana X was about to depart with the barge Sumber Kencana, loaded with 3,000 tons of crude palm oil, and head into the middle of the river. Due to the strong river current, the towline tighten causing the tugboat to lose stability and capsized onto its starboard hull. The tug quickly filled with water and sank.  All 10 crew members on board the Mitra Kencana X jumped overboard into the river. A nearby vessel rescue the crew and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities were alerted of the incident and dispatched a response team to the scene. There was no signs of oil pollution in the area. An investigation was being conducted into the cause of the sinking. Initial findings suggest the sinking was due to the lack of pilot onboard the Mitra Kencana X when it departed.

TB. PSIP 160.5

TB. PSIP 160.5

TB. PSIP 160.5
Photo: dephub.go.id

On the afternoon of September 9, the 167 gt tugboat TB. PSIP 160.5 (MMSI: 525012404) ran aground in the Banda Sea off Bahodopi, Morowali, Indonesia.  The TB. PSIP 160.5 had just completed anchoring the barge BG. PSIP 300.05 off Labota. As the tugboat maneuvered it struck a coral formation along its starboard hull.  The TB. PSIP 160.5 hull was holed in the engine room near the lower part of the starboard engine resulting in water ingress.  The tug’s pumps were unable to contain the flooding and the vessel started to sink by the stern.

The tug requested assistance with the nearby 22 meter long tugboat TB. Enterprise 3 (MMSI: 525003271), owned by the same company as the TB. PSIP 160.5, responding. The TB. Enterprise 3 help evacuate all 10 crew off the vessel before it towed the TB. PSIP 160.5  to shallow water.  There the TB. PSIP 160.5 partially sank just off shore.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities have stated there has been no sign of pollution from the incident so far. No further details reported by Indonesian authorities.

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2
Photo: kabarsdgs.com

On the afternoon of August 5, the passenger ferry Bali Dolphin Cruise 2 capsized in the Bali Sea at the entrance of Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. The Bali Dolphin Cruise 2 was entering the harbour entrance and make a turn to port towards the dock when it was struck by a wave. The passenger ferry lost stability and rolled over. The 73 passengers and 4 crew were able to evacuate the capsized vessel and reach shore. Reports state the many passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. Two passengers perished and 1 crew member was reported as missing. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation looking for the missing crew member.

A point of clarification about Sanur Harbour which should be stated. Sanur Harbour is protected by a breakwater that requires vessels to enter the harbor at its’ northern end.  If the vessel would attempt to enter the harbour too far north from the breakwater, it would require a sharp turn to port which would expose the vessel to waves from the east.