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KM Tradisi 8

KM Tradisi 8

KM Tradisi 8
Photo: poskotanews.com

The 73 meter long, 2080 dwt cargo vessel KM Tradisi 8 capsized and sank while berthed at the port of Gresik, Indonesia.  The vessel was undergoing maintenance and repair opperations when the vessel lost stability and capsized and partially sank with the port side hull above water. Thirteen of the 14 people on board were rescued by workers and local authorities. One person was reported as missing. Booms were placed around KM Tradisi 8 to contain any pollution released. Reports state that local authorities have launched an investigation and found the KM Tradisi 8 had suffered hull fractures resulting in water ingress.

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3
Photo: utusanriau.co

The 38 meter long, 259 dwt high speed ferry Dumai Line 3 ran aground in the Malacca Strait off Pulau Pedang Island, Indonesia. The Dumai Line 3 was headed to Dumai from Pulau Sambu when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The ferry drifted until it grounded in the sand just off the beach.  Passengers were safely transferred off the ferry and taken ashore.  Divers will inspect the hull before salvage will refloat the ferry on the next high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. 

KM Lambelu

KM Lambelu

KM Lambelu
Photo: Kompas.com

The 136 meter long, 3685 dwt passenger ship KM Lambelu ran aground near Tarakan Island, Indonesia. The vessel departed with 576 passengers bound for Port Tunontaka Nunukan. While off Tarakan, the KM Lambelu was forced to conduct an emergency maneuver to avoid striking the anchored coal barge MV Sea Opal. The KM Lambelu was able to avoid the barge, but the passenger ship steered into shallow waters of just 2 to 3 meters in depth. No reports of injuries.

Reports states that all the passengers  from the KM Lambelu were safely evacuated. Using five rescue boats, the passengers were taken to Port Malundung. Four tugboats were dispatched to the scene. Their initial attempts to pull the KM Lambelu to deeper water were not successful. Reports state further attempts to free the passenger ship will be made.