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Collision off Surabaya

Collision off Surabaya

Photo: sindonews.com
Photo: sindonews.com

The 84 meter long, 3393 dwt container ship KM Journey collided with the 166 meter long passenger ship KM Lambelu off Surabaya, East Java.  The vessels collided as they were pulled by a strong current.  The KM Lambelu struck the small boxship causing it to dump its cargo of 133 containers on board.  The KM Journey quickly flooded and sank.  All 17 crew of the KM Journey were rescued.  No details of any damage to the KM Lambelu. Some reports are contradictory to the direct cause of the collision.

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Dream Weaver

Dream Weaver

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The 18 meter long catamaran passenger ship Dream Weaver suffered water ingress while in the Tiri Channel near Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.  The vessel was on a dolphin-watching cruise with four crew and 36 passengers.  The vessel requested assistance with three Coast Guard boats and a yacht responding.  The rescue boats were able to safely transfer the passengers off the Dream Weaver and return them to shore.   The Dream Weaver was then assisted back to port.  No reports of injuries.  While in port, the Dream Weaver suffered an electrical fire.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew.   Maritime New Zealand has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Weesam Express 7

Weesam Express 7

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The passenger ferry Weesam Express 7 went aground off Lauis Ledge, Philippines.  The ferry departed from Ormoc with 160 passengers bound for Cebu when it encountered bad weather causing the vessel to go aground. The Philippine Coast Guard responded along with the ferry Weesam Express 8.  The Coast Guard was able to safely evacuated the passenger and crew to the Express 8 which arrived at Cebu. No reports of injuries.

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