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Mitra Kencana X

Mitra Kencana X

Mitra Kencana X
Photo: disway.id

On the morning of October 15, the 26 meter long tug Mitra Kencana X (MMSI: 525006214) sank on the Musi River at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The Mitra Kencana X was about to depart with the barge Sumber Kencana, loaded with 3,000 tons of crude palm oil, and head into the middle of the river. Due to the strong river current, the towline tighten causing the tugboat to lose stability and capsized onto its starboard hull. The tug quickly filled with water and sank.  All 10 crew members on board the Mitra Kencana X jumped overboard into the river. A nearby vessel rescue the crew and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities were alerted of the incident and dispatched a response team to the scene. There was no signs of oil pollution in the area. An investigation was being conducted into the cause of the sinking. Initial findings suggest the sinking was due to the lack of pilot onboard the Mitra Kencana X when it departed.

Andeswara Sunk

Andeswara Sunk

On August 8, 2014, the m/v Andeswara sank off South Sumatra, Indonesia.  The vessel was last reported  at 03 13 S, 106 13E with 37 people on board.  The vessel was en route to Bangka Toboali from Mud River when it encountered heavy seas with waves reaching 3 meters in height.  The Andeswara quickly flooded and sank.  Authorities and local fishermen rushed to the scene and found some  15 survivors.   The search continued with an additional 9 bodies were recovered.