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Penrith

Penrith

Penrith

The 60 meter long, 1647 dwt support ship Penrith sank near Mawgyi, Burma.  The vessel was supporting an offshore oil and gas project when it slammed into a massive rock whilst moving around 10 knots.  The collision ripped a gash in the hull allowing  massive water ingress.    All 42 crew on board the Penrith were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank.   The crew were all safely rescued by two nearby boats.    Two crewmen suffered minor injuries.   No further details reported.