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Java Bonitos

Java Bonitos

Java Bonitos
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On August 15, 2014 the 96 meter long, 3691 dwt tanker Java Bonitos suffered several explosions in the Bangka Strait off Belitung Island, Indonesia.  Reports state the vessel while en route to Jakarta from Palembang Sumatra in ballast suffered 3 explosions and resulting fire in the engine room.  One crewman was killed and another 3 were reported as missing.  The remaining crew abandoned ship and were later rescued.  Several crew suffered severe burns requiring hospitalization.  The Java Bonitos disabled by the damage went adrift.  Salvors are standing by the tanker waiting for the fire to cool down before boarding and searching for the missing crew.

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Mississippi Collision

Mississippi Collision

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The 185 meter long bulk carrier Flag Gangos collided with the tanker barge Web 235 and the 229 meter long tanker Pamisos on the Mississippi River near Gretna, Louisiana.  The Flag Gangos had lost power and steering and struck the Web 235 as it was offloading fuel oil at an oil terminal.  The Web 235 broke free causing some fuel oil to be spilled into the river.  The Pamisos was struck near the stern sustaining some hull damage. The Flag Ganos suffered a large hole in its bow while the  Web 235 sustained hull damage.  No reports of injuries.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Swift Dolphin

Swift Dolphin

The tanker Swift Dolphin capsized off the coastline of Suriname near the entrance of the Corentyne River.  The Swift Dolphin was returning from Paramaribo, Suriname to Guyana when the vessel capsized.  Two crewmen were rescued by a nearby vessel.  The other two crew on board were reported as missing.   Authorities launched a search and rescue effort to find the two missing men.  No further details reported.

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