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Fajar Samudera

Fajar Samudera

Fajar Samudera

The 471 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry  Fajar Samudera sank while at anchorage off Port Klang, Malaysia.  The  Fajar Samudera had been detained by court order for over three years when it sank.   No reports of injuries.   The vessel rests in 12 meters of water and is partially visible at low tide.  A light sheen of oil has appeared around the wreck.  The pollution is suspected to come from the engine room bilge.   Authorities have surveyed the wreck and placed a buoy to warn vessels.   Reports state the sinking was likely due to a leak in the hull due to the lack of maintenance during the last three years.

 

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Bunga Alpinia

Bunga Alpinia

The 180 meter long, 37961 dwt chemical tanker Bunga Alpinia caught fire while at the terminal at Labuan, Malaysia.  The vessel was loading 6,000 tons of methanol when it exploded engulfing the vessel in flames.   Two crewmen were killed while another three were injured from heavy burns.  The remaining 24 crewman safely escaped.   Local firefighters where called to the scene while some 1,000 residents were evacuated.   Before the fire was brought under control, there was a third explosion.   The explosion was heard some eight kilometers  away.   The tanker remains afloat partially listing to port next to the jetty which was partially destroyed.   The authorities state the initial cause of the explosion was most likely a lightning strike.   The vessel had been struck by lightning twice earlier.  The Bunga Alpinia was set to load 15,000 tons of methanol bound for China.

Photos from nst.com.my

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Azamara Quest: No Distress Call

Azamara Quest: No Distress Call

The 180 meter long, 2000 dwt passenger ship Azamara Quest suffered a fire in the engine room while in the Sulu Sea near Mapun Island, Philippines.  The crew quickly extinguished the blaze, but the fire disabled the vessel with a complete power blackout.  Smoke from the fire spread to other parts of the vessel and passengers were issued life jackets.   The vessel remained adrift for 24 hours before the crew was able to make repairs.  The crew was able to get one of the vessel’s engines operating and restore power.   The  Azamara Quest proceeded to Sandakan, Boreno where it safely berthed.  No reports of injuries to the 590 passengers on board.   One crewman was seriously injured while another five crewmen were treated for smoke inhalation.  The Azamara Quest had left Hong Kong on March 26 for a 17-day cruise around Southeast Asia.

The Azamara Quest was assisted by several vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard.  Five vessels along with aircraft were dispatched to assist with the disabled cruise ship.  However, the crew of the Azamara Quest did not send out a distress call to the authorities.  Details to the extent of damage to the vessel has not been reported.

 

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