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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.

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR JASON BRADLEY
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 39 meter long tanker MTKR Jason Bradley sank in Manila Bay near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker sank some 600 yards offshore in 9 meters of water resting on the muddy bottom. No reports of injuries.

The MTKR Jason Bradley had no cargo onboard when it sank. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched divers to the scene to inspect the vessel. Divers found there were several leaks from the engine room releasing diesel fuel. The owners of the MTKR Jason Bradley is preparing to salvage the tanker within one to two weeks.

Terra Nova

Terra Nova

The 65 meter long tanker Terra Nova capsized and sank six kilometers off Lamao Point, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker was enroute from Iloilo City with 1494 tons of fuel oil on board when it had suffered a mechanical breakdown and taken under tow.  As Typhoon Gaemi was passing over the area, the tanker was swamped by the heavy seas causing the Terra Nova to capsize and sink.  Reports state 16 of the 17 crew on board were later rescued.  One crewman perished when the Terra Nova sank.

Terra Nova
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The Philippine Coast Guard reported an oil slick had developed over the sunken tanker. The slick stretched some 12 kilometers threatening local fishing and beaches. Authorities dispatched barriers and oil skimmers to the scene to help mitigate the pollution. Divers inspected the sunken tanker to ensure the tank valves were sealed to prevent further oil leaking.  Authorities state they plan to siphon the oil off the tanker before the Terra Nova will be towed to a shallower area.

Update July 29:

News reports state the Terra Nova is still leaking oil and the oil slick has not yet been contained.