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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.

 

Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII

Dharma Kencana VIII
Photo: republika.co.id

The 115 meter long, 1064 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Kencana VIII capsized in the Flores Sea off East Nusa Tenngara Island, Indonesia. The Dharma Kencana VIII departed from Labuan Bajo with 121 passengers when it struck a reef and suffered hull damage. The ferry quickly flooded  and began to sink. The Dharma Kencana VIII developed a heavy list to starboard before it capsized onto its side. All 121 passengers on board were evacuated by local authorities. No reports of injuries.