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Marco Polo 802

Marco Polo 802

Marco Polo 802
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On the morning of June 6, the container barge Marco Polo 802 ran aground off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa, Singapore. The barge loaded with containers had run ashore in the coastal shallows which resulted in the lagoon being partially blocked.  Some sea barriers in the area were damaged by the barge, but there was no reports of damage to barge hull.

Authorities reported the barge was in stable condition with no pollution released. The Singapore authorities dispatched tugboats which were able to pull the Marco Polo 802 free a short time later. The barge was towed to a nearby anchorage area for inspection.  The incident is under investigation.

Pacific Memory II

Pacific Memory II

Cosco Development

On the morning of May 20, the fishing vessel Pacific Memory II collided with the 366 meter long, 140609 dwt containership Cosco Development (IMO: 9472139) in the Singapore Strait some 17 miles from Pedra Branca Island, Singapore. Reports state the Pacific Memory II lost stability after the collision causing the vessel to nearly capsize. There was confusion on the fishing vessel as several crew members were asleep at the time of the collision while others were thrown overboard into the water. A nearby 229 meter long, 82740 dwt bulk carrier Andros Spirit (IMO: 9592537) was able to rescue 30 crew members from the Pacific Memory II.  Indonesian authorities transferred the survivors to an Indonesian rescue vessel.

Andros Spirit

No details reported if the Cosco Development sustained any damage from the incident. The number of crew on board the Pacific Memory II was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

Med Atlantic

Med Atlantic

Med Atlantic
Photo: x.com

On the morning of October 21, the 170 meter long, 26,234 dwt tanker Med Atlantic (IMO: 9410533) caught fire in the East Johor Strait off Singapore. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and exhaust funnel while the tanker was at anchor. Unable to contain the blaze, the crew alerted authorities for assistance. Authorities dispatched three firefighting vessels with 30 firefighting personnel to  the scene along with two tugs and rescue boats from the Coast Guard and Civil Defense Force. All 22 crew on the Med Atlantic was safely evacuated while firefighters contain the fire. Water jets were used to cool the hull while the fire in the funnel was extinguished.  No further details reported.  No report of injuries.