Iska 1165

On the early morning of June 27, the tugboat Iska 1165 (MMSI: 525021101) ran aground and partially sank in Tanjung Goram some 33 nautical miles from the Wanci Marina Pier in Lantagi, Sulawesi, Indonesia. The tug was hit by high waves during a voyage from Ereke, North Buton to Moramo resulting in the Iska 1165 grounding. As waves swamped the tugboat, three crew attempted to swim ashore to seek help. One crew member reached shore while another swam back to the tugboat. The remaining crew member was swept away by the current.
Authorities dispatched rescuers to the scene, but found high waves prevented getting close to the tugboat. It would be several hours later when weather conditions improved that rescuers reached the Iska 1165. Authorities found 7 persons alive on the tugboat who were taken ashore and received medical treatment. The body of the crew member who was swept away by the current was recovered. No further details reported.