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Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2
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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.

 

KM Barcelona VA

KM Barcelona VA

KM Barcelona 5
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On the afternoon of July 20, the passenger ferry KM Barcelona VA (MMSI: 525301973) caught fire in the Celebes Sea off the northern coast of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. The KM Barcelona VA departed from the Talaud Islands headed for Manado with approximately 300 passengers when a fire broke out in the upper deck of the ferry.  Thick black smoke billowed out of the superstructure as fire spread through out the vessel. Both crew and passengers were forced to jump into sea as the fire gutted the ferry.

The Indonesian Navy, Coast Guard and local fishermen all engaged in a search and rescue mission looking for survivors. Reports state that 284 people were rescued along the 5 bodies were recovered. Authorities continued to search for survivors as the total number of passengers and crew was not known.

Last report stated the KM Barcelona VA remained afloat after the fire was extinguished and would be taken under tow.  Authorities have not reported the cause of the fire. News reports state the KM Barcelona VA had been delayed prior to its scheduled departure. There is some speculation the ferry was not in working order when it left port.

 

KM Argo Mulyo

KM Argo Mulyo

KM Argo Mulyo
Photo: suaramerdeka.com

On the afternoon of July 14, the fishing vessel KM Argo Mulyo caught fire in the Java Sea at the port in Tegal City, Indonesia. Witnesses stated they heard an explosion on the KM Argo Mulyo right before the fishing vessel caught fire. The fire quickly spread through out the fishing vessel engulfing the superstructure in flames.

KM Argo Mulyo
Photo: tribunnews.com

The crew attempted to extinguished the blaze using a portal extinguisher before requesting assistance from the local fire brigade.  The fire fighters along with emergency responders were deployed to the scene. To avoid the fire spreading to other nearby vessels, the KM Argo Mulyo was towed away and isolated from the other moored vessels. Reports state the fire gutted the KM Argo Mulyo. No reports of injuries.