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Theresa Arctic

Theresa Arctic

Theresa Arctic
Photo: the-star.co.ke

On June 20, the 229 meter long, 84040 dwt tanker Theresa Arctic ran aground off Kilifi, Kenya. The Theresa Arctic was headed to Mombasa with 27,500 tons of vegetable oil from Port Klang, Malaysia when it ran up on a reef.  The crew requested assistance and a tug was dispatched to the scene. The tanker could not be refloated, but the tug was able to keep the Theresa Arctic from being pushed higher onto the reef by strong winds. Additional tugs were dispatched and were monitoring the situation.

Theresa Arctic
Photo: twitter@nokesdj

The tanker was reported to be firmly aground, but no reports of water ingress or pollution released. A vessel has been dispatched from Beira, Mozambique to the site to help with lightering some of the cargo.

 

 

Putri Sea

Putri Sea

The 46 meter long tanker Putri Sea sank with all hands in the Singapore Strait near Johor, Malaysia. Authorities were first alerted when the tanker’s agent could not contact the vessel. The Putri Sea had been last reported proceeding with six crew and a cargo of crude oil off  Johor.

Authorities launched a search and rescue operation. A patrol vessel from Tanjung Sedili arrived 4.6 miles off Tangjung Pengelih.  Multiple patrol vessels began a search of the area as it was near the last reported position of the tanker. The search did not find the Putri Sea. However, searchers did find a recent oil spill in the water. Authorities believe the oil spill is from the Putri Sea. The six crew of the Putri Sea are reported as missing.

Some reports speculate the tanker had suffered an explosion and fire before sinking. However, there is no official confirmation of the cause to the loss of the Putri Sea. No details reported if authorities will conduct further investigation into the incident.

Tokyo Bay Collision

Tokyo Bay Collision

Kiyosato Maru
Photo: asahicom.jp

On May 31, the 104 meter long,  4999 dwt tanker Kiyosato Maru and the 115 meter long, 6600 dwt bulk carrier JP Cosmos collided in Tokyo Bay near  Yokohama City, Japan.  The port stern section of the JP Cosmos had struck Kiyosato Maru’s bow.  Both vessels sustained damage, but there was no injuries or pollution released. The JP Cosmos was loaded with 6220 tons of coal while the JP Cosmos only had 2 tons of naphtha on board at the time of the incident. Both vessels were ordered to remain at anchor while authorities investigate the incident.