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POSH Mogami

POSH Mogami

Photo: POSH
Photo: POSH

The 150 meter long, 30500 dwt submersible barge POSH Mogami sank off Batam Island near Sekupang, Indonesia.  The barge with 9 crew on board was conducting submerging trials  when the vessel sank.  Six of the crew were rescued by Indonesian authorities, but three others were unable to escape and perished.  Authorities state the crew were testing the barge by submerging part of the vessel that required repairs.  The test was to pump out the water to allow the Mogami to rise again.  However, the test failed the vessel sank.  Reports state there would be further investigations into the incident.

Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

Gelis Rauh Burned To Water’s Edge

Gelis Rauh 8

The 72 meter long, 348 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gelis Rauh caught fire while in the Lombok Strait near Padangbai, Bali.  The Gelis Rauh was en route to Lombok Island with 53 passengers, 13 lorries and 20 crew when fire erupted from the car deck. The fire quickly spread through the superstructure and soon engulfed the entire ferry.  Uncontrolled, the fire disabled the ferry and the vessel drifted until it grounded just short of the shore.   Fire boats and fire fighters operating from shore tried to contain the blaze,  but it consumed the ferry down to the water’s edge.  The remains of the Gelis Rauh partially sank a short time later.

Photo: sindonews.com
Photo: sindonews.com

Reports state all persons on board were able to abandon ship. Several people suffered minor burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.  Reports state the evacuation off the vessel was slowed due to incorrect lighting on the ferry.  

Pancar Indah

Pancar Indah

photo: detik.com
photo: detik.com

On July 2, the landing-craft ferry Pancar Indah sank in the Bali Strait near Gilimanuk, Bali, Indonesia. The Pancar Indah loaded with 16 cars and trucks and 35 persons on board encountered rough seas with waves reaching 2 meters high.  The ferry suffered water ingress and eventually sank by the bow.  The Pancar Indah partially sank with part of the superstructure remaining above the surface.  No reports of injuries.