Casualties

Pirates abduct three seafarers from Malta-registered tanker

Pirates off Africa’s western coast attacked a Malta-registered tanker and kidnapped three of its crew members, as reported by Romania’s Free Trade Union of Navigators (SLN) and the Romanian Ministy of Foreign Affairs (MAE).

The tanker ‘Histria Ivory’ run by Romanian crew members was under attack on February 3, when voyaging through the Gulf of Guinea.

The incident took place 20 nautical miles off the port of Lome in Togo.

The majority of the 21 crew members did evade capture. Yet, the attackers...

https://safety4sea.com/pirates-abduct-three-seafarers-from-malta-registered-tanker/

Passengers transferred safely from aground Wavemaster 5

On March 2, the Singapore-flagged ferry ‘Wavemaster 5’ ran aground at Karang Galang reef, off the eastern coast of Batam, Indonesia. The ferry was voyaging from Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore, when the incident occurred.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), all 50 passengers and seven crew members on board the ferry, which was making its way from Indonesia to Singapore, are safe.

In sight of the incident, the ferry operator called...

https://safety4sea.com/passengers-transferred-safely-from-aground-wavemaster-5/

USCG: Unsafe stability condition led to fishing vessel sinking

The US Coast Guard released its report on the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel (CFV) ‘Destination’, which took place on February 9, 2017. The 110-foot vessel sank while it was sailing in the Bering Strait, and six crewmembers died.

The incident

On Thursday, February 9, 2017, the US flagged Commercial Fishing Vessel (CFV) ‘Destination’, left Trident Seafoods in Dutch Harbor, Alaska with six crewmembers on board heading to offload bait at the Trident Seafoods facility in St. Paul, Alaska....

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-unsafe-stability-condition-led-to-fishing-vessel-sinking/

Investigation on West Phoenix rig fire finds breaches of regulations

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) completed its investigation on the fire in the mud laboratory on West Phoenix of 5 November 2018. The report identified several breaches of the regulations. This rig is operated by Seadrill Management (Seadrill), and was drilling well 6406/2-9 S in Norwegian Sea with Equinor as the operator, when the incident took place.

The incident

The incident happened in connection with testing drilling fluid (mud) in a retort in the lab.

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https://safety4sea.com/investigation-on-west-phoenix-rig-fire-finds-breaches-of-regulations/

Watch: Fuel removal began for grounded Efe Murat off Italy

As Guardia Costiera posted, its crewmembers began removing fuel from the Turkish cargo vessel called ‘Efe Murat’ off Bari, Italy. Up to now, there have been no reports concerning pollution. Yet, it is alleged that the vessel has been holed in several places and is taking on water.

Mainly, ‘Efe Murat’ ran aground on February 23 due to hazardous weather conditions.

Specifically, the grounding took place when the Turkish vessel lost control due to wind that exceeded the 60 knots and rough sea...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-fuel-removal-began-for-grounded-efe-murat-off-italy/

Fishing vessel sinking stresses issues related to loading practices

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) issued an investigation report on the sinking of the fishing vessel ‘Western Commander’ off Triple Islands, Dixon Entrance, British Columbia, in April 2018. The report highlighted issues related to safe loading practices and proper risk identification.

The incident

In April 2018, the vessel was under contract to sea urchin buyers to transport urchins for 11 different harvesters. From 4 April to the morning of 6 April, the vessel remained at anchor...

https://safety4sea.com/fishing-vessel-sinking-stresses-issues-related-to-loading-practices/

Two container ships collide at Busan Port

The container ship Safmarine Nokwamda collided with the container ship Tianjin, while berthing at Busan Container Terminal, on March 2. Both ships sustained damages, while several containers fell from Tianjin.

The collision took place while the ‘Safmarine Nokwanda’ was berthing at the port. At that time it hit the stern of Tianjin.

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Tianjin sustained serious damages, while a number of containers were crushed and fell overboard. As for Safmarine Nokwanda, it...

https://safety4sea.com/two-container-ships-collide-at-busan-port/

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