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Sounion

Sounion

Sounion
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On August 21, the 274 meter long, 163,759 dwt oil tanker Sounion (IMO: 9312145) caught fire in the Red Sea some 77 nautical miles off Hodeidah, Yeman. The Sounion was enroute to Iraq  with 150,000 tons of crude oil when it was approached by two small vessels off Yemen. The vessels approached the tanker within a few miles before they turned away after an exchange of small arms fire. Soon after the Sounion was struck by multiple projectiles resulting in explosions and fire on board the tanker. Reports state the engine room sustained material damage disabling the steering. The Sounion went adrift for a short time before the crew was later able to drop anchor.

Sounion
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Conflicting reports state the crew of 25 on board the Sounion remained on board the tanker to assess damage.  However, there are reports that the crew had abandoned ship in the vessel’s lifeboat and was rescued by the nearby vessel. This same report stated the crew was later transported to Dijbouti.  No reports of the extent of damage caused by the projectiles on board the Sounion or if any oil pollution had been released.

The attack on the Sounion was not an isolated event.  The 190 meter long, 55989 dwt bulk carrier SW North Wind (IMO: 9514004) reported five explosions near the vessel while 57 miles off Aden. The explosions did not cause any damage and there were no reports of injuries. The bulk carrier was able to continue on its voyage.

Sounion

 

Olga

Olga

Iver Blessing
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On August 9, the 148 meter long, 18319 dwt bulk carrier Olga (IMO: 9109548)  struck the 109 meter long, 6189 dwt tanker Iver Blessing (IMO: 9588287)  in the Bay of Biscay off Saint-Nazaire, France. The Olga was proceeding from an anchorage off Saint-Nazaire when it allided with the stern of the anchored Iver Blessing. The Iver Blessing sustained hull damage with a small hole above the waterline. The Olga also sustained a large gash in its hull above the waterline.  Five crewmen on the Iver Blessing suffered slight injuries that did not require medical assistance. No reports of product being released from the Iver Blessing, but some pollution was reported.  An oil drum had fallen overboard.

Olga
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Both vessels were order to remain at anchorage while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident.

 

Elisabet Satu

Elisabet Satu

Elisabet Satu
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The 90 meter long, 3639 dwt tanker Elisabet Satu (IMO: 9805128) exploded and caught fire off Manggis, Bali, Indonesia. The tanker was carrying a cargo of diesel fuel when there was an explosion in the vessel’s mess.  Another explosion caused a fire to break out in the engine room.  The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire could not be contained.  The Elisbet Satu sent out a distress call requesting assistance as the vessel sustained a power blackout.  Nearby tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to bring the fire under control.  Five crew perished and another 15 crew were injured.  Reports state the master of the Elisabet Satu was the only person on board uninjured. Three of the injured crew sustained 80% burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Reports state the Elisabet Satu was at anchor off Gili Tepekong Island. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of water ingress or pollution released.