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Provincia del Azuay

Provincia del Azuay

Provincia del Azuay
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On the early morning hours of March 17, the 30 meter long, 503 dwt tug Provincia del Azuay (IMO: 9654933)  sank in the Gulf of Mexico at its berth in Veracruz, Mexico. The tug suffered uncontrolled water ingress during the night. The two crew onboard were unaware until an audible alarm was sounded which left the crew just minutes to evacuate the vessel.  The Provincia del Azuay continued to sink until only part of the wheelhouse and mast was still above water.

Authorities, port employees and local fire fighters arrived on scene and began measures to contain any pollution that might be released. Booms and absorbent pads were placed around the wreck to contain any oil pollution. Reports state the tug had only a small amount of reserve fuel in its tanks at the time of the incident. Authorities have stated there will be an investigation into the incident. Cranes will be brought in to lift and refloat the Provincia del Azuay.  No reports of injuries.

Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09

Ronggolawe 09
Photo: depbug.go.id

On the morning of March 13, the 48 meter long tanker Ronggolawe 09 (MMSI: 525501884) caught fire in the Java Sea near Lamongan, Indonesia. The Ronggolawe 09 was headed to Lamongan from Gresik when it attempted to transfer 25 tons of diesel fuel to the tug TB Rosalin 08.  During the transfer, there was an explosion resulting in a fire on the deck of the tanker. All the crew on board the Ronggolawe 09 abandoned ship into the sea.  The fire also engulfed the TB Rosalin 08, but the fire on the tug would later be extinguished by authorities.  Fire fighters arrived on scene several hours later and were later able to extinguish the blaze on the Ronggolawe 09.

Reports state that 4 crew of the 11 of the Ronggolawe 09 were still missing. Authorities have not stated the number of crew who were injured from both vessels.  The Ronggolawe 09  sustained significant damage, but was reported to be still afloat.

 

Jag

Jag

Jag
Photo: KEGM

On the night of February 11, the 228.5 meter long, 70,426 dwt tanker Jag (IMO: 9266762) released pollution while in the Sea of Marmara near Ahırkapı, Turkey. The Jag was involved with bunkering with the 56 meter long, 1018 dwt tanker Gökdeniz (IMO: 9373254) when it released oil into the sea. The KEGM dispatched the rescue boats Kıyı Emniyeti 3 and Kıyı Emniyeti 4 along with the tug Mehmetçik (IMO: 9816268) and barge with pollution removal equipment.

Reports state the oil was removed from the surface of the water using skimmers.  The amount of pollution released was not disclosed.

Jag
Photo: KEGM