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Dharma Kencana II

Dharma Kencana II

 

Dharma Kencana II
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The 90 meter long, 630 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Kencana II caught fire in the Java Sea between Pontianak and Semarang, Indonesia. The Dharma Kencana II had departed from Pontianak with 119 passengers and 46 vehicles when the crew found a fire broke out on the lower deck. Unable to contain the blaze, the vessel sent out a distress call.  A number of nearby vessels responded including the KM Kirana I Kumai, KM Flores, Sewa Sadewa along with several other vessels.   Passengers and crew abandoned ship and were evacuated to the KM Kirana I Kumai. No reports of injuries reported.

Reports state the superstructure of the Dharma Kencana II was totally gutted by the fire, but the ferry remained afloat.

KM KTC 1

KM KTC 1

KM KTC 1

The 83 meter long, 1369 dwt cargo vessel KM KTC 1 ran aground off Karang Jamuang Island near Surabaya, Indonesia. The KM KTC 1 had departed from Tanjung Perak with 3050 tons of limestone bound for Pekanbaru when it ran aground on the rocks. The cargo vessel sustained hull breach and suffered uncontrolled water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the KM KTC 1 developed a heavy list to starboard. Authorities were alerted and all 16 crew on board the KM KTC 1 were safely evacuated. No reports of injuries.

KM KTC 1
Photo: sigap88.com

Reports state the vessel had been overloaded beyond the amount of cargo it was permitted. Authorities were onsite and monitoring the situation.

 

Kamaru

Kamaru

Kamaru

The 800 dwt cargo vessel Kamaru (IMO: 8622646) ran aground in the Bali Sea near Kalosot Island, Indonesia. The Kamaru was headed for Surabaya with 717 tons of nickle ore when it was driven aground by bad weather. The vessel piled up on a reef while trying to head into port. Reports state there was damage including hull breaches and water ingress. The 12 crew on board were safely evacuated off the Kamaru. No reports of injuries. Salvage attempts will be made on the next rising tide.