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Kuala Mas

Kuala Mas

Kuala Mas
Photo: kompas.com

On the afternoon hours of December 21, the 128 meter long, 8753 dwt container ship Kuala Mas (IMO:9555632) sank in Kupang Bay off Bolok Village, West Kupang District, Indonesia. The Kuala Mas was proceeding from Makassar to Kupang with cargo of containers loaded with rice and cement.  Reports state the Kuala Mas had suffered a breakdown and went adrift before it allided with the anchored 127 meter long, 12959 dwt tanker Maritim Khatulistiwa (IMO: 9300776).  The allision resulted in a hole in the hull below the waterline on the Kuala Mas. The vessel suffered water ingress and  developed a 10 degree list to starboard.

After several hours of attempting to control the flooding, the crew determined the water ingress could not be abated. The master of the Kuala Mas decided the only action left was to head for shallow water to prevent the vessel from sinking in deeper waters. The vessel headed towards the Bolok Kupang pier, but the Kuala Mas was in danger of sinking before reaching the dock. Authorities received a request for evacuation with the NTT Police responding. Three rescue boats arrived and transported all 20 crew safely to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Kuala Mas would later capsize and sink a short time later. Many of the cargo containers broke free from the sinking ship with some floating away while others sinking to the seabed. Authorities plan to collect the floating containers. A boom was placed around the wreckage to contain any oil pollution. The incident is under investigation. The Kuala Mas had previously caught fire back in 2018 off Nirwana Island.

KMP Tadnemand

KMP Tadnemand

Tadnemand
Photo: inews.id

On October 2, the 44.3 meter long, 646 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Tadnemand (IMO: 9027386) caught fire while at anchor off the ferry terminal at Telaga Punggur, Batam Island, Indonesia.  The fire started on the top deck near the wheelhouse and passenger rooms and quickly spread across the top deck.  Dense smoke was spotted by nearby vessels which alerted authorities of the fire.  Authorities dispatched the patrol vessel KN Kalimasadha and later the KNP 376, KN Rantos along with additional vessels to the provide assistance. The vessels were able to get the fire extinguished within 4 hours while all 17 crew on board the KMP Tadnemand were safely evacuated. No reports of injuries.

The result of the fire was the top two decks were gutted by the fire and the lower deck heavily damaged. There were no vehicles or passengers on board at the time of the incident.

The rescued crew had reported the fire may have started by an electrical fire caused by a short circuit on the bridge of the ferry. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

KM Asia Glory 6

KM Asia Glory 6

 

Asia Glory 6
Photo: Indonesia Directorate General of Sea Transportation

On the evening of September 21, the 100 meter long, 7748 dwt cargo vessel KM Asia Glory 6 (IMO: 9101572) ran aground in Bima Bay off Benteng Asakota, West Nusa tenggara Province, Indonesia. The Asia Glory 6 had departed from Dili NTT in ballast bound for Bima Port.  As the Asia Glory 6 entered the bay, the fishing vessel KM Sabuk Nusantara 49 approached from the port side and was in danger of collision. The bulk carrier veered to starboard to avoid the collision, but ended up running high and dry on the shore. No reports of injuries for 20 crew on board the Asia Glory 6.

Asia Glory 6
Photo: whatsapp

Authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the scene to conduct an investigation. The bulker was inspected and found minor damage on a ballast tank and was allowed to proceed. The bulker planned to be refloated on the next high tide and proceed to Bima. No reports of any pollution released.