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Sana

Sana

Sana

On the afternoon of September 24, the 68 meter long bulk carrier Sana (IMO: 9072642) partially sank in the Persian Gulf 2 miles south of Kish Island, Iran. The Sana loaded with 2,500 tons of white cement was on a voyage from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Shuaiba, Kuwait when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The crew alerted authorities the vessel had developed a sharp list and was sinking.

Reports state Iranian authorities were able to rescue all 9 crew safely.  No reports of injuries. The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Iranian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There was some concern the Sana could impact the local environment if pollution is released.

Persian Gulf Collision

Persian Gulf Collision

Knidos

On September 9, the 129 meter long, 8650 dwt cargo vessel Knidos (IMO: 9214173) collided with the 169 meter long, 28,396 dwt bulk carrier Nadeen (IMO: 9324710) in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. The Knidos was enroute to the port of Mina Saqr from Dammam, Saudi Arabia when it was struck by the Nadeen in the starboard stern quarter of the hull. The Knidos suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the vessel’s engine room. The crew unable to stop the flooding abandoned ship in the Knidos‘s life raft. All 13 crew were rescued from the raft and taken aboard the Nadeen. No reports of injuries.

Nadeen

Unconfirmed reports state the Knidos capsized and sank after the collision. No details reported if any damage on the Nadeen. The cause of the collision is under investigation.