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ITT Puma

ITT Puma

ITT Puma
Photo: Indian Coast Guard

On August 25, the 72 meter long, 2156 dwt cargo vessel ITT Puma (IMO: 8116128) sank in Bay of Bengal some 90 nautical miles south off Sagar Island, India. The ITT Puma departed from Kolkata on August 24 partially loaded with general cargo bound for Port Blair. During the night of August 25, the ITT Puma lost stability and capsized in bad weather before it finally sank.

Indian authorities received a distress signal from the ITT Puma. The Indian Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter along with the rescue vessels Amogh and Sarang. The Coast Guard was able to locate 11 survivors after they had fired red flares from the life raft. The crew received medical treatment and transported to Paradip. Three crewmen were reported missing.

The Indian Coast Guard is monitoring the location where the ITT Puma sank. There was some concern that pollution may be released from the fuel tanks.

Hannelore

Hannelore

Hannelore
Photo: pnp.de

On August 16, the 16 meter long towboat Hannelore (MMSI: 211746400) ran aground and sank on the Danube near Passau, Germany. The Hannelore was pushing a dredger when it went aground off the Lindau Oil terminal. The towboat suffered uncontrolled water ingress from a defective valve and partially sank in 2.5 meters of water. The Grubweg fire brigade placed booms around the Hannelore to contain pollution. An attempt to raise the towboat failed and a floating crane will be brought onsite to salvage the vessel. Reports state damage to the Hannelore around 10000 euros.

Min Long Yu 60877

Min Long Yu 60877

Min Long Yu 60877
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

During the early morning hours of August 17, the 30 meter long fishing vessel Min Long Yu 60877 (MMSI: 412445165) sank 6.5 miles off Dongding, Taiwan. The Min Long Yu 60877 had collided with another unidentified vessel and sunk. Authorities were alerted and dispatched three patrol vessels to the scene while nearby fishing vessels aided in the search for survivors. Four crew were later rescued from the water by the nearby fishing vessels.  Authorities stated they plan to continue to expand the search and rescue operation.  Reports state three crew are still missing.