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Four Aground At Chattogram

Four Aground At Chattogram

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On May 30, a strong monsoon storm struck the Bay of Bengal along the coast near the port of Chattogram, Bangladesh. The storm had wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour with downpour rain and heavy seas. Several vessels that had been at anchor were blown ashore.

Near Anwara, the tugboat Navimar-3 had been detained due to the over fuel bills. The tugboat along with the barge Mermaid-3 were blown ashore.

North of Chattogram, the tanker Al Herem was driven ashore after dragging its anchors. Reports state the tanker had lost control due to the heavy seas which washed the Al Herem onto the shore. Another tanker the 116 meter long B-LPG Sophia was blown ashore. The B-LPG Sophia had been at anchor since it had suffered an explosion and fire back in October 2024. The burnt out hull drifted ashore.

With all four vessels, there were no reports of injuries.

 

Isla De Bioko

Isla De Bioko

Isla De Bioko

On the night of April 27, the 186 meter long, 51609 dwt tanker Isla De Bioko (IMO: 9767235) collided barges being pushed by the towboat Ginny Rose on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The upbound Isla De Bioko collided with the barges as the Ginny Rose was maneuvering into the middle of the navigation channel.  There were no injuries on either vessel, but one of the barges sank with its cargo of fertilizer (urea).  Six other barges in the tow broke free and drifted downstream.  Four barges would be later recovered and two barges became entangled in the anchor chains of the vessel Red Fin and Bulker Bee 30.

The Coast Guard temporarily closed traffic in the area until the sunken barge could be located.  The barge would be found in 75 feet of water which was deemed safe to allow traffic to resumed. The Coast Guard also was able to recover the last 2 barges. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state there were plan to salvage the sunken barge.

 

Invictus

Invictus

Invictus

On April 22, the 182 meter long, 45953 dwt tanker Invictus (IMO: 9536820) caught fire in the Indian Ocean.  The Invictus was bound for Fujairah from Beira when a fire broke out in the tanker’s engine room.  The crew was able to extinguish the fire by the following morning, but only after one crew member sustained burns. An Indian Naval vessel was nearby and proceeded to assist the tanker with medical assistance. Reports state the crew member injured did not require to be airlifted from the vessel, but the vessel’s owners are seeking was to transfer him off the vessel.

Reports state the Invictus sustained damage from the fire and was adrift. The tanker had it’s engine room partially flooded. Naval authorities were monitoring the situation.  No details if the tanker would be taken under tow by tugs or if the crew would be able to make repairs.