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Kea Trader

Kea Trader

Kea Trader
Photo: Armed Forces of New Caledonia

The 185 meter long, 21000 dwt container ship Kea Trader ran aground on a reef near the island of Maré in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia. The Kea Trader was headed to Noumea from Papeete when it struck the Durand reefs some 50 miles southeast of Maré. The boxship was firmly on the reef and the situation was reported as stable. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew remain on board the Kea Trader while the shipowner makes arrangements for mitigating pollution and possible salvage. Authorities have dispatched an intervention team to assess the situation.

Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666

Fong Seong 666
Photo: radionz.co.nz

On May 12, the 81 meter long fishing vessel Fong Seong 666 ran aground on a reef in the Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands. The Fong Seong 666 was headed to Port Majuro to transfer its 100 tons of skipjack tuna when it ran aground. Local authorities reported that the grounding was due to either an inexperienced crewman or someone had fallen asleep at the helm.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial efforts to refloat the purse seiner failed. On May 20, salvage team with several tugboats were able to refloat the Fong Seong 666.

Arkos Ichiapas

Arkos Ichiapas

Arkos Ichiapas
Photo: Mexican Navy

The 84 meter long, 1157 gt fishing vessel Arkos Ichiapas caught fire in the Pacific Ocean off Puerto Chiapas, Mexico. The fire started in a supply room by a butane tank. The crew requested assistance with a patrol ship responding. A team from the patrol vessel boarded the Arkos Ichiapas and extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released.