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Run Fu 3

Run Fu 3

Run Fu 3
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On the morning of June 11 the 171 meter long, 32115 dwt bulk carrier Run Fu 3 (IMO: 9138903) was abandoned in the Indian Ocean approximately 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives. The Run Fu 3 was headed to Lome from Tianjin when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress in one of the cargo holds. The bulk carrier’s pumps were unable to contain the flooding forcing the 23 crew on board to abandon ship. The crew sent out a distress call before evacuating into life rafts near lat 09 04 48S, long 073 34 06E.

Run Fu 3
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The 190 meter long bulk carrier Maple Harbour (IMO: 9593323) heard the distress call and diverted course to assist. the Maple Harbour reached the lifeboats several hours later and rescued all 23 crew members.   The Maple Harbour proceeded towards Port Louis, Mauritius where the Run Fu 3 to be transferred.

The Run Fu 3 was last reported adrift in sinking condition. No reports of injuries.

Hein

Hein

Hein
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On June 11, the 62 meter long, 1065 dwt cargo vessel Hein (IMO: 6702284) ran aground in the Gulf of Paria off the Chaguaramas Peninsula on Monas Island, Trinidad and Tobago. The Hein was headed to St Vincent and Grenadines with a cargo of bricks when it suffered a cargo shift and developed a heavy list to port. The vessel changed course and was intentionally driven aground  before it capsized.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities report the Hein partially sank along the portside stern. Oil pollution was spotted around the cargo vessel caused by the bilge. Island authorities have stated efforts are being made to stabilize and refloat the cargo vessel. A local advocacy group has asked urgent action taken to avoid damage to the marine life.

Seahorse Update

Seahorse Update

Seahorse
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June 11 Update

The United States Coast Guard states the 30 foot fishing vessel Seahorse was discovered sunk in Cape Cod Bay in 25 feet of water near Billingsgate Shoal off Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The Seahorse was discovered by a recreational fisherman who was dragging fishing gear during low tide.  The Coast Guard dispatched the cutter William Sparling to the site. Divers were able to identify the fishing vessel and found two bodies within the vessel.  Divers recovered the bodies and authorities have contacted their families.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. They are looking into when and why the vessel sank. The Coast Guard plans to begin salvage operations and recover the fishing vessel.

Some information about the vessel has been released to the media. A family member stated the Seahorse was fishing in an area not typical for it. A report with a person familiar with the vessel stated the Seahorse could be “tender” to rolling.  Another report stated the Seahorse was mechanically sound after being inspected by a mechanic.  There have been no statements if the Seahorse was equipped with a EPIRB or why there was no distress call made before the vessel sank.