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Spil Ningsih

Spil Ningsih

Spil Ningsih
Photo: Seychelles Port Authority

On October 19, the 208 meter long, 33,836 dwt container ship Spil Ningsih (IMO: 9273959) ran aground in the Indian Ocean off Ste Anne Island, Seychelles. Authorities dispatched a response team including tugs and personnel to assist in freeing the vessel. Due to the location of the grounding, there was an increase risk the Spil Ningsih would be pushed further aground parallel to the shoreline. Seychelles authorities found the boxship had not sustained any damage and there was no signs of any pollution released.  Initial attempts to free the Spil Ningsih were unsuccessful, but the boxship was refloated early the next day on the rising tide. The Spil Ningsih was towed to a safe anchorage where it would undergo another inspection before it was allowed to be proceed to the Mahe, Seychelles.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim

Oriental Kim
Photo: seychellesnewsagency.com

The 68 meter long, 1846 dwt fishing vessel Oriental Kim ran aground on the Seychelles near L’ilot, Glacis.  The Oriental Kim was en route to Port Victoria when it ran ashore on the rocky coastline.  The bow of the vessel sustained damage and authorities reported that some oil pollution was spotted around the vessel.  The Coast Guard has placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released. The Oriental Kim had some 250 tons of diesel fuel on board at the time of the incident.  No reports of injuries to the 25 crew on board.  Reports state divers have been contracted and have already begun repair work so that tugs can later refloat the vessel.  The Oriental Kim had some 700 tons of fish in its hold.

Long Yield No. 2

Long Yield No. 2

Long Yield No. 2
Photo: fleetmon.com

On October 15, the 49 meter long fishing vessel Long Yield No. 2 caught fire in the Indian Ocean near Mahe Island, Seychelles.  The 29 crew on board were unable to contain the blaze and sent out a distress call.  Authorities in the Seychelles requested vessels nearby to assist with the fishing vessel Dolomieu responding.  The Dolomieu arrived on scene and rescued the 29 crew off the Long Yield No. 2. The Dolomieu proceeded to Mahe Island.  Reports state the Long Yield No. 2 was disabled by the fire, but remained afloat.