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Beks Halil

Beks Halil

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The 192 meter long, 57700 dwt freighter Beks Halil collided with a smaller freighter in the Strait of Singapore.   The smaller vessel had veered into the path of the larger Beks Halil.  The smaller vessels suffered damage to its port hull, but no reports of injuries on either vessel.   The Singapore Coast Guard responded to the scene and has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Sindo 31

Sindo 31

The 32 meter long, 174 gt passenger ferry Sindo 31 went aground near Lobam Island, Singapore.   The ferry was headed to Tanjong Pinang from Singapore with 97 passengers when it struck a coral reef.  Two smaller ferries arrived and safely transferred all the passengers.  No reports of injuries.   The Sindo 31 was later refloated and proceeded to Tanjong Uban.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

The 190 meter long, 57000 dwt bulk freighter Sunny Horizon collided with the 106 meter long, 4998 dwt LPG tanker DL Salvia near the Sultan Shoal, Singapore.  The DL Salvia ‘s hull was breached allowing 60 metric tons of propane to be released.   No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched vessels to the scene t0 clean-up the spill.  An boom was placed around the DL Salvia to prevent any further pollution released into the water.  Both vessels were reported safe at anchorage.

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