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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
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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.

Oshio

Oshio

Oshio

On September 4, the 12 meter long tugboat Oshio (MMSI: 563019020) sank off the south eastern coast of Singapore near Tanah Merah. The Oshio had been in the eastern anchorage when it sank with 2 crew members on board. Singapore authorities dispatched vessels to the scene. A Police Coast Guard vessel rescued one crew member who was later taken to hospital, but subsequently perished. The other crew member was still reported as missing.

Authorities have requested all vessels to stay clear of the area while  salvage divers to confirm the location of the Oshio.  No reports of pollution spotted in the area. The cause of the sinking has not yet been determined.