The 167 meter long, 27209 dwt bulk freighter Atlantik Confidence caught fire in the Gulf of Aden near Masirah, Oman. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quicky got out of control. The crew sent out a distress call before abandoning ship into the freighter’s lifeboats. The vessel Pluto Chemfleet was nearby and was able to rescue all 21 crewmen. No reports of injuries. The Atlantik Confidence was last reported disabled and sinking by the stern.
The Oman‘s Naval vessel Al Muazar rescued a fishing vessel after it rang aground off Bandar Gingri, Dhofar. The fishing vessel with 16 crew on board had suffered engine failure before going aground. The Al Muazar towed the fishing vessel to Salalah. No reports of damage or pollution being released.
The 65 meter long freighter Shiv Sagar was reported lost in the Gulf of Aden near the coast of Dhofar, Oman. The vessel was heading for Salalahwhen it encountered strong winds and rough seas. Reports state the vessel capsized and sank. The vessel was able to make a distress call alerting the Oman Coast Guard. The Coast Guard was able to rescue six crewmen. Four crewmen bodies were recovered with another five men still reported as missing. The rescued men were taken to hospital and later transferred to a police station. The crew reported that the vessel sank quickly allowing no time to prepare the lifeboats.
