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Nona Tang II

Nona Tang II

Nona Tang II
Photo: wartakepri.co.id

The 73 meter long, 2599 dwt tanker Nona Tang II exploded in the Singapore Strait while berthed at Batu Ampar, Batam City, Indonesia.  The vessel was undergoing repairs when welders on the cargo deck ignited fuel vapors. One worker was instantly killed while two others were badly burned. The Nona Tang II continued to burn until local fire brigades and two patrol boats arrived on scene. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports state the welders did not have permits to conduct repair work at the time of the incident in violation of safety laws.

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Volgoneft 160

Volgoneft 160

Volgoneft 160

The 128 meter long tanker Volgoneft 160 ran aground on the Volga River near the 1864 km mark. The Volgoneft 160 was en route to Kavkaz with 4144 tons of bunker fuel when it became stuck while completing a maneuver.  Reports state the tanker was aground at the stern with no injuries, damage or pollution released. River traffic was not impacted by the incident.

Yowa Maru

Yowa Maru

Yowa Maru

The 50 meter long, 432 dwt tanker Yowa Maru partially sank in the Japan Sea off Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan. The tanker was proceeding from Douala with 450 tons of caustic soda bound for Etajima.  Just after 5 minutes leaving port, it suffered water ingress along its port side hull. Unable to control the flooding, the Yowa Maru quickly developed a list to port. The vessel continued to partially sink until part of its deck awash with a 45 degree list to port.

All four crew on board were rescued. No reports of injuries and no confirmed reports of pollution released. Authorities did place booms around the tanker as a preventative measure.  The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation and will inspect the vessel to see if it possible to tow back to port.