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Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09
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On the morning of March 13, the 48 meter long tanker Ronggolawe 09 (MMSI: 525501884) caught fire in the Java Sea near Lamongan, Indonesia. The Ronggolawe 09 was headed to Lamongan from Gresik when it attempted to transfer 25 tons of diesel fuel to the tug TB Rosalin 08.  During the transfer, there was an explosion resulting in a fire on the deck of the tanker. All the crew on board the Ronggolawe 09 abandoned ship into the sea.  The fire also engulfed the TB Rosalin 08, but the fire on the tug would later be extinguished by authorities.  Fire fighters arrived on scene several hours later and were later able to extinguish the blaze on the Ronggolawe 09.

Reports state that 4 crew of the 11 of the Ronggolawe 09 were still missing. Authorities have not stated the number of crew who were injured from both vessels.  The Ronggolawe 09  sustained significant damage, but was reported to be still afloat.

 

Putri Papua

Putri Papua

Putri Papua
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On the morning of February 4, the 53 meter long phinisi sailing vessel Putri Papua (MMSI: 525003530) sank  in the Pacific Ocean 12 miles off the coast of Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia. The Putri Papua had suffered engine failure and alerted authorities via WhatsApp of the damage to the vessel. Before Indonesian authorities could reach the vessel, all 17 crew and passengers had evacuated to a life raft. The Putri Papua would sink a short time later.  Two crew were injured during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.

The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Indonesian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Suryani Ladjoni

Suryani Ladjoni

Suryani Ladjoni
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On the morning of January 18, the 91.5 meter long, 2380 dwt cargo vessel Suryani Ladjoni (IMO: 7526766) became disabled in the Java Sea off Madura Island, Indonesia. The Suryani Ladjoni was headed to Surabaya from Banjarmasin in rough conditions when it suffered hull failure and water ingress. The vessel sent out a distress call stating the vessel was suffering water ingress from multiple points. Due to the flooding, the cargo vessel had develop a 25 degree list to port.  Indonesian authorities dispatched the patrol boat KM Palung Mas to assist.  The patrol boat arrived on scene and started coordinating efforts. All 18 crew of the Suryani Ladjoni abandoned ship into the vessel’s life rafts and then safely transferred over to the KM Palung Mas.  The crew would be later taken to the port of Teluk Lamong. No reports of injuries.

News nor authorities have reported the final disposition of the Suryani Ladjoni.  One report stated the vessel was still adrift, but did not state if the cargo vessel eventually ran aground or capsized and sank.  There were no reports that any salvage efforts were being made by authorities or the vessel’s owners.