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Raviprakash

Raviprakash

Raviprakash
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On February 19, the fishing vessel Raviprakash caught fire on the Arabian Sea at its berth in Baputhota Harbour, India. Bystanders noticed the fire and alerted the local fire brigade who quickly responded to the scene. Fire fighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already consumed the fishing vessel. Fortunately, the fire was not able to spread to the 30 other vessels docked nearby.  No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.

The Raviprakash and the fishing equipment on board was estimated to be a total loss of 1.5 million Rupees.

Arokiya Matha

Arokiya Matha

ATRIA

The fishing vessel Arokiya Matha became disabled in heavy seas off Mangalore, India.  The vessel had suffered engine failure and one crewman required medical assistance.  The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai relayed the message to the 37000 dwt tanker Atria.  The Atria was en route to Singapore, but changed course and proceeded to the Arokiya Matha.  The crew of the Atria were able to pass a towing line along with medicine to the fishing vessel.  The vessels proceeded towards Mangalore.  Off Mangalore, the Atria dropped the towing line after contacting the Indian Coast Guard.  The Indian Coast Guard Ship Abheek had been dispatched and reached the fishing vessel a short time later.  The Coast Guard provided first aid and help to repair the engine.  Local authorities arrived and took the Arokiya Matha under tow into the the port at Bunder.   No reports of injuries.

 

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Lady Farhan

Lady Farhan

The freighter MV Lady Farhan collided with the fishing vessel Sania in the Indian Ocean near Mangalore, India.  The Sania remain afloat and proceeded to Munambam.   Three of the crew on the Sania sustained injuries, but were not life threatening.  The MV Lady Farhan proceeded to Karwar its scheduled port of call.  Authorites have launched an investigation into the incident.

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