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Asian Express

Asian Express

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The 121 meter long, 7085 dwt freighter Asian Express sank in the Indian Ocean near the Lakshadweep Islands while proceeding from Bin Qasim, Pakistan to Male.   The Asian Express was loaded with a cargo of sand and cement when it was disabled after an engine breakdown.  The vessel rolled badly as conditions became rough.  The crew attempted repairs, but the vessel’s hull crack midships.  The vessel suffered water ingress and quickly began to list and sink.   The crew of 22 evacuated to the vessel’s lifeboats before the Asian Express sank.   The crew were later rescued by the the Indian Coast Guard vessel Varuna.

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Lakshadweep Sea

Lakshadweep Sea

Two vessels encountered bad weather near Amini Island while sailing Lakshadweep Sea.  The 160 ton Al Akther had just unloaded a cargo of produce on Amini Island when it departed to pick up cargo from another island.  The Al Akther had six crewmen on board when it was reported missing.   No trace of the vessel has been found while rescue boats look for survivors.   Another vessel, the Al Faisal, was also sailing in the area near the Al Akther.   The Al Faisal got caught in the same rough seas and was able to keep the vessel from capsizing by tossing overboard most of its cargo.  Reports state the crew of the Al Faisal were later rescued.

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