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Nur Eye 1

Nur Eye 1

 

Photo: vesselfinder.com
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The 763 dwt tanker Nur Eye 1 caught fire while off Port Klang, Malaysia.  The tanker was loaded with 180 tons of fuel on board when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The blaze quickly grew and forced the 11 crew on board to abandon ship.  All 11 crewmen from the Nur Eye 1 were rescued by the water police.  Firefighting tugs were dispatched and were able to extinguish the blaze, but the tanker’s superstructure and engine room were completely burnt out. Reports state the fire did not reach the tanker’s cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.


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Fajar Samudera

Fajar Samudera

Fajar Samudera

The 471 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry  Fajar Samudera sank while at anchorage off Port Klang, Malaysia.  The  Fajar Samudera had been detained by court order for over three years when it sank.   No reports of injuries.   The vessel rests in 12 meters of water and is partially visible at low tide.  A light sheen of oil has appeared around the wreck.  The pollution is suspected to come from the engine room bilge.   Authorities have surveyed the wreck and placed a buoy to warn vessels.   Reports state the sinking was likely due to a leak in the hull due to the lack of maintenance during the last three years.

 

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