Global Actualité maritime 2020

OCEANLINE 5001 Dredger struck tanker, full-speed, Malacca Strait VIDEO
Oct 03 07:07



Dredger OCEANLINE 5001 sailing at full speed struck anchored tanker STROVOLOS with moored alongside supply vessel, at around 1140 LT (UTC + 8 ) Oct 2, on Melaka anchorage, Malaysia, Malacca Strait. The results can be seen on video – tanker suffered portside hull breach above waterline and apparently, some damage on cargo deck. Several hours later the ships were separated, tanker remained in the same position, dredger moved to port area, and brought to anchor.
Dredger looked very business like while approaching tanker. Nobody on the bridge?



OCEANLINE 5001 - IMO 8656972



IMO number: 8656972
MMSI: 667001391
Name of the ship: OCEANLINE 5001
Former names: HAI YANG 198 (2012)
Vessel type: Dredger
Operating status: Active
Flag: Sierra Leone
Gross tonnage: 2996 tons
Deadweight: 3745 tons
Length: 99 m
Breadth: 11 m
Year of build: 2008
Builder: HEPING SHIPBUILDING - ANHUI, CHINA
Classification society: SING LLOYD
Home port: ULAN BATOR
Owner: CITYPOINT ENGINEERING - MELAKA, MALAYSIA
Manager: CITYPOINT ENGINEERING - MELAKA, MALAYSIA
Description:
OCEANLINE 5001 is a Dredger built in 2008 by HEPING SHIPBUILDING - ANHUI, CHINA. Currently sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone. Formerly also known as HAI YANG 198. It's gross tonnage is 2996 tons.

STROVOLOS - IMO 9178056




IMO number: 9178056
MMSI: 309562000
Name of the ship: STROVOLOS
Former names:
8TROVOLOS (2018, Bahamas)
BO CHUAN TUO 5 (2017, China)
IOANNIS (2005)
Vessel type: Oil tanker
Operating status: Active
Flag: Bahamas
Gross tonnage: 28546 tons
Deadweight: 47106 tons
Length: 183 m
Breadth: 32 m
Year of build: 1999
Builder: ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN
Classification society: LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Home port: NASSAU
Owner: WORLD TANKERS MANAGEMENT - SINGAPORE
Manager: WORLD TANKERS MANAGEMENT - SINGAPORE
Description:
STROVOLOS is a Oil tanker built in 1999 by ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Bahamas. Formerly also known as 8TROVOLOS, BO CHUAN TUO 5, IOANNIS. It's gross tonnage is 28546 tons.

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MELANESIAN CHIEF arrived Alang Anchorage for Scrapped
Oct 03 10:54
arrived Alang Anchorage 03.10.20

MELANESIAN CHIEF arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage
Sep 26 11:53
arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 26.09.20

Sold to Breakers
Aug 25 15:19
Sold to Breakers 325 USD/TO

MELANESIAN CHIEF - IMO 8809191




IMO number: 8809191
MMSI: 477059000
Name of the ship: MELANESIAN CHIEF
Former names:
MELAOESIAN CHIEF (2018, Hong Kong)
MEMINESIAN CHIEF (2018, Hong Kong)
MELANESIAN CHIEF (2017, Micronesia)
CORAL CHIEF (2013, Hong Kong)
PACIFIC HARMONY (2011, Hong Kong)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Hong Kong
Gross tonnage: 10352 tons
Deadweight: 13387 tons
Length: 158 m
Breadth: 22 m
Engine type: MAN
Engine power: 6058 KW
Year of build: 1990
Builder: MIHO SHIPYARD - SHIZUOKA, JAPAN
Classification society: LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Home port: HONG KONG
Owner: CHINA NAVIGATION - SINGAPORE
Manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT - LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Description:
MELANESIAN CHIEF is a Container ship built in 1990 by MIHO SHIPYARD - SHIZUOKA, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Hong Kong. Formerly also known as MELAOESIAN CHIEF, MEMINESIAN CHIEF, MELANESIAN CHIEF, CORAL CHIEF, PACIFIC HARMONY. It's gross tonnage is 10352 tons.

MV SPAN ASIA 1 Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Oct 03 10:56
Sold to Alang Breakers

Span Asia I - IMO 8121032




IMO number: 8121032
MMSI: 548813200
Name of the ship: SPAN ASIA 1
Former names:
SPAN ASIA 1 (2012, Gibraltar)
JAN D (2011, Gibraltar)
MAERSK CANARIS (1999)
MAERSK CANARIAS (1999)
DANIA (1994)
NEDLLOYD DAISY (1994)
ALCYONE (1992)
KASTAMONU (1988)
CONTSHIP LUGANO (1985)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Philippines
Gross tonnage: 5404 tons
Deadweight: 6764 tons
Length: 113 m
Breadth: 19 m
Year of build: 1982
Builder: SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Home port: CEBU CITY
Owner: PHILIPPINE SPAN ASIA CARRIER CORP.
Manager: PHILIPPINE SPAN ASIA CARRIER CORP.
Description:
SPAN ASIA 1 is a General cargo vessel built in 1982 by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Philippines. Formerly also known as SPAN ASIA 1, JAN D, MAERSK CANARIS, MAERSK CANARIAS, DANIA, NEDLLOYD DAISY, ALCYONE, KASTAMONU, CONTSHIP LUGANO. It's gross tonnage is 5404 tons.

HOEGH XIAMEN arrived Aliaga Anchorage for Scrapped
Oct 03 11:00
arrived Aliaga Anchorage 03.10.20

Firefighters suiing for their injuries
Sep 02 12:56
Three months after the fire aboard the 'Hoegh Xiamen' in Jacksonville, 10 firefighters injured in a related blast were suing for their injuries. The law firm Pajcic & Pajcic filed a lawsuit on behalf of 10 Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department employees on Sep 1, 90 days after th eexplosion that severely injured some of them. Some had to be treated at the burn unit in Gainesville, and three first responders remained off the job due to their injuries.
The cause why the ship caught fire on June 4 in the St. Johns River while at Blount Island was still under investigation, but the plaintiffs’ attorney, Curry Pajcic, said the ship had just been loaded with 2,400 junked cars that were to be transported to western Africa.
At 6:45 p.m. June 4, while fighting the fire from the inside, at least 10 firefighters were in the stairwell when there was an explosion on the eighth deck.
The Jacksonville-based lawyer described what the Jacksonville firefighters faced putting out a 1,000 degree Fahrenheit fire on a ship filled with scrapped cars. The ship had no flooding sprinkler system an no standpipes that the firefighters could plug their hoses in to put out the fire. They had to drag a hose up the ramp, up the stairwell and into this deck. The explosion was nearly catastrophic. Despite their protective gear, the heat and flames caused severe burns on firefighters, snapping one rescuer’s arm. None of them died, but several were hospitalized, with some sent to the burn unit in Gainesville.
With two injured firefighters by his side, Pajcic outlined his reasons for a lawsuit against the companies involved: Hoegh Autoliners, Horizon Terminal Services, Grimaldi Deep Sea and SSA Marine. Together, the companies have offices in Norway, Italy and the United States. Horizon has an office in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The plaintiffs are Captain Kristopher Jolly, Lt. Jeremy Lee, Chief Matthew Cipriani, Firefighter Paramedic Shawn O’Shell, Lt. Paul Masci, Firefighter Nicholas Gettler, Engineer Landon Simmons, Firefighter Paramedic Samuel Banks, Firefighter William Reed and Engineer Wesley Miller. Their spouses are also named.
The suit claims the crew loaded wrecked and junk cars to send to Africa without disconnecting the batteries and electrical systems. Pajcic said that while in port, the crew shut down the ship’s fire alarm system, and when time was crucial, the crew did not call 911 when the fire started. The crew did not speak English to communicate with first responders trying to learn more about the location of the fire.
It took more than 150 firefighters over a week to put out the fire and cost the city of Jacksonville millions of dollars.
The Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board were doing separate investigations. There was no amount for the lawsuit. That would be decided in court if the case goes that far.

Sold to Breakers
Sep 01 10:59
Sold to Aliaga Breakers.

HOEGH XIAMEN - IMO 9431848




IMO number: 9431848
MMSI: 259025000
Name of the ship: HOEGH XIAMEN
Former names:
HMS NORTHUMBERLAND (2018, Norway)
XIA CHUAN 38 (2010, Norway)
Vessel type: Car carrier
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Norway
Gross tonnage: 47232 tons
Deadweight: 12250 tons
Length: 182 m
Breadth: 31 m
Year of build: 2010
Builder: XIAMEN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - XIAMEN, CHINA
Classification society: DET NORSKE VERITAS
Home port: OSLO
Owner: HOEGH AUTOLINERS - OSLO, NORWAY
Manager: HOEGH FLEET SERVICES - OSLO, NORWAY
Description:
HOEGH XIAMEN is a Car carrier built in 2010 by XIAMEN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - XIAMEN, CHINA. Currently sailing under the flag of Norway. Formerly also known as HMS NORTHUMBERLAND, XIA CHUAN 38. It's gross tonnage is 47232 tons.

LE Niamh P52 Irish Navy patrol ship fire, Cork
Oct 03 16:32
Fire erupted on board of Irish Navy offshore patrol ship LE Niamh P52 on Oct 3 at Cork, Ireland, where the ship is undergoing maintenance repairs. Fire started in a storage compartment and was extinguished by joint efforts of crew and several fire fighting teams from Cork and Cork County. The ship sustained damages, which are to be assessed yet.

LE Niamh P52 - IMO 9231456




IMO number: 9231456
MMSI: 250480000
Call Sign: EIYN
Name of the ship: LE NIAMH P52
Status: Active
Vessel type: Guard support vessel
Flag: Ireland
Length: 79 m
Width: 14 m
Gross Tonnage: 1784
Summer DWT: 569 t
Year Built: 2001
Description: LE NIAMH is a Guard support vessel.

ERIN T Fire on boat alongside
Oct 03 21:35
On Oct 2, 2020, the US Coast Guard Cutter 'Daniel Tarr' responded to a fire on a boat alongside the 'Erin T' near the Houston Ship Channel entrance in Galveston, Texas. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders were notified at 8:37 a.m. by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter stating they were responding to a 25-foot vessel on fire with three people aboard. The 'Daniel Tarr' arrived on scene and began extinguishing the fire alongside the 'Erin T'. A good Samaritan safely removed the passengers from the vessel.
Once the fire was extinguished, a Station Galveston 45-foot boat crew remained on scene to assess potential pollution.
No injuries were reported.

ERIN T



MMSI:366845050
Callsign:WDII
Type:Supply vessel
Flag:United States
Status: Active
Length:33.0 m
Width:7.0 m

NEW LEO Freighter broke down off Beykoz
Oct 03 22:44
The 'New Leo', enroute from Novorossyisk to Tekirdag, broke down and went adrift in the Bosphorus on Oct 3, 2020. The ship had entered the strait vom the Black Sea and was disabled off Paşabahçe. The captain immediately dropped anchor i n front of Beykoz. The tug 'Kurtarma 11' and the lifeboat 'Kıyı Emniyeti 9' were called to assist the ship which was taken in tow and anchored off Ahırkapı.

Repairs in Ampelakia
Jan 07 18:34
The 'New Leo' which had suffered cargo shift following an engine failure between Skyros and Lesvos on Dec 4, and was towed to Psara Island anchorage on Dec 6, has been pulled to a Perama shipyard in Ampelakia on Dec 13 at 10.30 a.m.. A damage survey was carried out by the Bureau Veritas classification society surveyors. Subsequently, the class status was suspended until the completion of permanent repairs. The ship finally sailed after repairs on Feb 11 at noon. It was next headed to Gemlik and Tuzla and sailed on Feb 26 towards Kherson with an ETA ss of Feb 28.

Cargo ship righted off Psara
Dec 12 2019 09:54
On Dec 11 the 'New Leo' remained moored at the west coast of Chios in vicinity 38° 32.06' N 025° 34.43' E in a bight near Psara. The ship was assisted by the tug 'Karapiperis 18' (IMO: 8810205), the supply ship 'Vernicos Sifnos' (IMO:9420435) and the crane barge 'Ignatios III' which were busy to stow the shifted steel cargo again and have brought the ship back on even keel.

NEW LEO - IMO 9113044




IMO number: 9113044
MMSI: 636016994
Name of the ship: NEW LEO
Former names:
NEW L (2018, Liberia)
AKVILE (2015, Lithuania)
BBBILE (2009, Lithuania)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Liberia
Gross tonnage: 3893 tons
Deadweight: 5820 tons
Length: 102 m
Breadth: 15 m
Engine type: MAN-B&W
Engine model: 8L28/32
Engine power: 3520 KW
Year of build: 1997
Builder: BALTIJA SHIPBUILDING YARD - KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Classification society: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Home port: MONROVIA
Owner: LITHUANIAN SHIPPING - KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Manager: LITHUANIAN SHIPPING - KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Description:
NEW LEO is a General cargo vessel built in 1997 by BALTIJA SHIPBUILDING YARD - KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA. Currently sailing under the flag of Liberia. Formerly also known as NEW L, AKVILE, BBBILE. It's gross tonnage is 3893 tons.

VARNAVA Freighter adrift in Bosphorus
Oct 03 22:52
In the evening of Oct 2, 2020, the 'Varnava' while transiting the Bosphorus was disabled and went adrift due to a rudder failure. evening. The ship began to drift due to a malfunction in the rudder. Coastal Safety deplyoed tugs to assist, and the ship was moored on Büyükdere anchorage for repairs.  On Oct 3 it remained stationary in pos. 41° 9.40' N 029° 2.90' E.

VARNAVA - IMO 9463463



IMO number: 9463463
MMSI: 577391000
Name of the ship: VARNAVA
Former names:
VAQXEFA (2018, Vanuatu)
NAVIGATOR (2017, Russian Federation)
NAT8EQTOR (2017, Russian Federation)
NAVIGA (2012, Russian Federation)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Vanuatu
Gross tonnage: 2274 tons
Deadweight: 3287 tons
Length: 104 m
Breadth: 12 m
Engine type: Skoda
Engine model: 6-27,5 A2L
Year of build: 2008
Builder: DON CASSENS SHIPBUILDING ROSTOV
Classification society: RUSSIAN RIVER REGISTER
Home port: TAGANROG
Owner: INDLEAS - MOSCOW, Russian Federation
Manager: NAVIGATOR SHIPPING - ROSTOV, RUSSIA
Description:
VARNAVA is a General cargo vessel built in 2008 by DON CASSENS SHIPBUILDING ROSTOV. Currently sailing under the flag of Vanuatu. Formerly also known as VAQXEFA, NAVIGATOR, NAT8EQTOR, NAVIGA. It's gross tonnage is 2274 tons.

ALEXANDRA A Crew member fell over board and was rescued
Oct 03 23:05
The Port Authorities of Piraeus, Saronic Gulf, Lavrio and Poros were informed in the morning of Oct 3, 2020, that a 47 year old crew member of the 'Alexandra A', which was enroute from Piraeus to Alexandria, fell over board in the area of ​​the Saronic Gulf.
All ships were immediately informed and two patrol boats sailed towards the area. The man was located and immediately reovered in good health by the American 'Trois Vignes'. He was transferred to a patrol boat and taken to the port of Lavrio and from there to the Lavrio Health Center for preventive examinations. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Lavrio.

Fire in engine room contained
Jan 22 2015 11:42
On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:25 a.m. firefighters were alerted to a fire in the engine room on the "Reecon Emre" which was berhted in the west port of La Réunion since Jan 5.
The fire broke out in a boiler and could be contained in the engine room with the means of the ship's crew, the naval base and SDIS. An oil pollution of 1.000m² required the deployment of booms to keep it from spreading. The vessel was monitored into the night. At 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. two controls showed a significant drop of the temperature in the engine room.

Alexandra A - IMO 9356684




IMO number: 9356684
MMSI: 256589000
Name of the ship: ALEXANDRA A
Former names: REECON EMRE (2019, Malta)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Malta
Gross tonnage: 10689 tons
Deadweight: 12099 tons
Length: 141 m
Breadth: 22 m
Engine type: MAN
Engine power: 9800 KW
Year of build: 2011
Builder: ANADOLU SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Home port: VALLETTA
Owner: FURTRANS SHIPMANAGEMENT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Manager: FURTRANS SHIPMANAGEMENT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Description:
ALEXANDRA A is a General cargo vessel built in 2011 by ANADOLU SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Currently sailing under the flag of Malta. Formerly also known as REECON EMRE. It's gross tonnage is 10689 tons.

Trois Vignes


Type: Sailing vessel
Flag: USA
MMSI: 367679560
Callsign: WDI2575
Length: 20
Beam: 5 m

BOTHNIA Medevac off Pylos
Oct 03 23:07
In the afternoon of Oct 3, 2020, the Port Authority of Kalamata was informed that a 42-year-old crew member of the  'Bothnia', which was enroute from Antwerp to Aliaga, which was sailing in 85 miles west of Pylos, was in need of immediate hospital treatment due to a bruise on a finger of his right hand. A Navy helicopter immediately took off and hoisted the 42-year-old man, who was transported to Kalamata and then taken by ambulance to the General Hospital of Messinia for medical examinations.

Bothnia - IMO 9229087




IMO number: 9229087
MMSI: 230676000
Name of the ship: BOTHNIA
Former names:
BAC (2018, Finland)
VOORNEDIEP (2018, Netherlands)
OORNEDIEP (2018, Netherlands)
VOORN (2018, Netherlands)
VOORNMH8EP (2017, Netherlands)
NORDLAND (2015, Netherlands)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Finland
Gross tonnage: 5052 tons
Deadweight: 7750 tons
Length: 118 m
Breadth: 15 m
Engine type: MAK
Engine model: 8M32C
Engine power: 3840 KW
Year of build: 2002
Builder: BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Classification society: LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Home port: GRONINGEN
Owner: FEEDERLINES - GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS
Manager: FEEDERLINES - GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS
Description:
BOTHNIA is a General cargo vessel built in 2002 by BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS. Currently sailing under the flag of Finland. Formerly also known as BAC, VOORNEDIEP, OORNEDIEP, VOORN, VOORNMH8EP, NORDLAND. It's gross tonnage is 5052 tons.

MCC MERGUI arrived Alang Anchorage for Scrapped
Oct 04 10:14
arrived Alang Anchorage 03.10.20

MCC MERGUI arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage
Sep 30 15:48
arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 30.09.20

Sold to Breakers
Jul 25 10:16
Sold to Breakers 233 USD/TO as is Singapore, HKC Green required

MCC Mergui - IMO 8819990




IMO number: 8819990
MMSI: 477184200
Name of the ship: MCC MERGUI
Former names:
MCC MERGUI (2018, Denmark)
THIES MAERSK (2015, Denmark)
THIES M & AELIGRSK (2015)
THEIS M & AELIGRSK (2003)
CORNELIA MAERSK (2001)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Hong Kong
Gross tonnage: 16982 tons
Deadweight: 21825 tons
Length: 162 m
Breadth: 27 m
Year of build: 1992
Builder: ODENSE STEEL SHIPYARD - ODENSE, DENMARK
Classification society: AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Home port: THYBORON
Owner: AP MOLLER MAERSK - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Manager: AP MOLLER MAERSK - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Description:
MCC MERGUI is a Container ship built in 1992 by ODENSE STEEL SHIPYARD - ODENSE, DENMARK. Currently sailing under the flag of Hong Kong. Formerly also known as MCC MERGUI, THIES MAERSK, THIES M & AELIGRSK, THEIS M & AELIGRSK, CORNELIA MAERSK. It's gross tonnage is 16982 tons.

NAZLIM Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Oct 04 10:17
Sold to Gadani Breakers

Nazlim - IMO 7802122




IMO number: 7802122
MMSI: 271043058
Name of the ship: NAZLIM
Former names:
NAZLI (2019, Turkey)
NAZLM (2018, Turkey)
NAZILM (2018, Turkey)
DANIEL (2012, Panama)
ARIES (1998)
FOSSUM (1985)
SUDAN CROWN (1983)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Turkey
Gross tonnage: 8547 tons
Deadweight: 11267 tons
Length: 146 m
Breadth: 19 m
Engine type: MAK
Engine model: 9M551AK
Engine power: 4415 KW
Year of build: 1979
Builder: LINDENAU SHIPYARD - KIEL, GERMANY
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Home port: ISTANBUL
Owner: YENAL SHIPPING - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Manager: YENAL SHIPPING - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Description:
NAZLIM is a General cargo vessel built in 1979 by LINDENAU SHIPYARD - KIEL, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Turkey. Formerly also known as NAZLI, NAZLM, NAZILM, DANIEL, ARIES, FOSSUM, SUDAN CROWN. It's gross tonnage is 8547 tons.

DAVUT-1 picture from Beaching for Scrapped
Oct 04 10:22
Picture from Aliaga


Davut 1 - IMO 6717095




IMO number: 6717095
MMSI: 271000243
Name of the ship: DAVUT I
Former names:
DAVUT-1 (2011, Turkey)
TRANSEAST (1986)
CHARM (1981)
AYAN I (1980)
HIMNO I (1979)
SCOMBER (1977)
HIPPO SAILOR (1976)
MARIE REITH (1975)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Turkey
Gross tonnage: 1580 tons
Deadweight: 2857 tons
Length: 88 m
Breadth: 13 m
Year of build: 1967
Builder: SSW SCHICHAU SEEBECK SHIPYARD - BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY
Classification society: TURKISH LLOYD
Description:
DAVUT I is a General cargo vessel built in 1967 by SSW SCHICHAU SEEBECK SHIPYARD - BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY. Current status: Decommissioned or lost. Formerly also known as DAVUT-1, TRANSEAST, CHARM, AYAN I, HIMNO I, SCOMBER, HIPPO SAILOR, MARIE REITH. It's gross tonnage is 1580 tons.

HEYMA Beached
Oct 04 10:27
Beached at Chittagong 03.10.20


ZERAN under the name of HEYMA Sold to Breakers
Sep 26 12:11
Sold to Breakers 360 USD/TO for Scrapped

Container ship saved 194 migrants
May 06 2015 10:35
The "Zeran" saved 194 migrants on May 3, 2015, from a rubber boat and took them to Catania. Five refugees drowned when they fell into the water after the engine of the rubber boat exploded off Sicily. The "Zerań" was headed to Libya when it received a call for assistance from the Italian Navy. When the ship reached the boat, some passengers were already overboard. Crew members on the ship shouted for order, a fallreep was going to be lowered, everyone would make it on board. But the prospect of rescue sparked a panic. Some passengers were caught beneath the crush of people, while others were flung into the chilly, blue water. The uneven distribution of weight pushed one end of the dinghy into the water, causing it to deflate and start to sink. After the last passengers had clambered out of the dinghy, five trampled bodies were left floating amid garbage and pools of seawater. Between five and 40 others were thought to have drowned when they were pushed overboard. The crew on board managed to save 81 men, 8 women and 2 children. Italian naval units then transferred a further 103 refugees to the Polish ship, taking the overall number of saved to 194. Despite the crews' best efforts five migrants did not survive the incident. The refugees, mainly Ethiopians, were then transported to the Sicilian port of Catania.

ZERAN - HEYMA - IMO 8302272




IMO number: 8302272
MMSI: 249846000
Name of the ship: ZERAN
Former names:
VBBAN (2017, Malta)
ZERAN BB (2012, Malta)
Vessel type RO-RO
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Malta
Gross tonnage: 15685 tons
Deadweight: 8044 tons
Length: 147 m
Breadth: 23 m
Year of build: 1987
Builder: STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND
Classification society: POLSKI REJESTR STATKOW
Home port: VALLETTA
Owner: POL LEVANT SHIPPING LINES - GDYNIA, POLAND
Manager: POL LEVANT SHIPPING LINES - GDYNIA, POLAND
Description:
ZERAN is a RO-RO built in 1987 by STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND. Currently sailing under the flag of Malta. Formerly also known as VBBAN, ZERAN BB. It's gross tonnage is 15685 tons.