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Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Rosa D'Abundo

On the morning of November 17,  a 20 meter long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Gulf of Naples between Punta di Annone and Punta Cavallo, Italy. The fishing vessel sent out a distress call after suffered a power blackout.  The Naples Coast Guard received the SOS and dispatched the11 meter long patrol boat CP 890 (MMSI: 247068200) to assist. The 70 meter long, 390 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Rosa D’Abundo (IMO: 7911143) was in the area and also assisted.  The disabled fishing vessel had drifted into shallow water and became close to running up onto the rocks when the CP 890 arrived on site.  The patrol vessel took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to deeper water.  Reports state there were no injuries to the 9 crew on board the fishing vessel and the vessel was taken under tow back to port.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

 

Horizon 9

Horizon 9

Horizon 9
Photo: wartakepri.co.id

On the afternoon of November 10, the 38.5 high speed catamaran passenger ferry Horizon 9 (IMO: 9732113) collided with the 182 meter long, 50280 dwt tanker La Digue (IMO: 9448724) in the Singapore Strait off the Southern Islands, Singapore.  The Horizon 9 bow struck the hull of the tanker resulting in bow damage above the waterline. Fortunately, there were no injuries to 172 crew and passengers on board the ferry.  The La Digue did not sustain any injuries, damage or pollution released.

Singapore authorities deployed a patrol boat to the incident where it escorted the ferry to its berth.  Local officials have stated there would be an investigation into the incident.

 

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55
Photo: voi.id

On November 12, the 39 meter long, 553 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Cemerlang No. 55 (IMO: 8032334)  became disabled in the Bali Strait some 1.8 nautical miles from Gilimanuk, Bali, Indonesia. The ferry was on its regular route between Ketapang to Gilimanuk with 56 passengers and 13 crew members when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a rescue team from Gilimanuk. Aided by multiple vessels from other agencies, the passengers were evacuated within an hour and safely transported to shore. Reports state the KMP Cemerlang No. 55 was assisted to the jetty in Gilimanuk where it unloaded the vehicles on board.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

KMP Cemerlang No. 55