The 189 meter long container ship Lal Bhadur Shastri allided with quay at the container terminal at Vallarpadam, Kochi, India. The container ship had suffered a power blackout while attempting to berth. The Lal Bhadur Shastri sustained only slight damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 70 meter long freighter Sea Angel sank in rough seas near Kochi, India. The Sea Angel was under tow by the 674 dwt freighter Morning Star heading to a breaking yard to be scrapped. No reports of injuries. The Morning Star was detained at an anchorage near Kochi while authorities conduct an investigation. Reports state the Sea Angel will be removed or scrapped on site where the vessel sank.
The fishing vessel Mother Fathima collided with an anchor cable of the dreger Kamal XXXIII near the harbour of Kochi, India. The port control contacted the Coast Guard that the Mother Fathima had collided and was sinking. The Coast Guard deployed its interceptor boat which rescued 4 crewmen of the fishing vessel. The Mother Fathima was reported totally sank. No further details reported.
