Latest news with #MaritimeSafety
AsiaOne
a day ago
- General
- AsiaOne
Explosions, fires on cargo ship off India's Kerala coast, Asia News
KOCHI, India — Multiple explosions and fires erupted on a cargo ship bound for India's financial capital Mumbai on Monday (June 9), causing 40 containers to fall into the Arabian Sea and forcing several crew members to jump overboard to escape the flames, officials said. The Singapore-flagged WAN HAI 503 met with an accident about 144km off the coast of the southern Indian state of Kerala, said Shekhar Kuriakose, secretary of the state's disaster management authority. "According to preliminary information... there were 22 workers on board the ship... 18 jumped into the sea and are in rescue boats. Efforts are underway to rescue them," he said, adding that the vessel was not "currently sinking". Pictures and videos shared by the Indian coast guard on X showed a thick plume of black smoke rising from the ship, and some containers lying open and in disarray near the point where the smoke was escaping. "Vessel is presently on fire and adrift," a defence ministry public relations officer said on X. Officials did not disclose the nature of the cargo in the containers, nor what caused the explosions. A container vessel sank in another accident off Kerala last month, releasing 100 cargo containers into the Arabian Sea. The directorate general of shipping said on Friday there were no reports of oil pollution because of that incident. Quick response by @IndiaCoastGuard after explosion on #Singapore flagged MV #WANHAI503, 130 NM NW of #Kerala coast. ➡️ #ICG aircraft assessed the scene & dropped air-droppable ➡️ 04 #ICG ships diverted for rescue.#MaritimeSafety #ICG #SearchAndRescue — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) June 9, 2025 [[nid:718750]]
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Coastguard warns Guernsey boat owners to follow sea safety rules
Boat owners in Guernsey have been warned to follow safety rules before heading to sea by the island's coastguard Coastguard said boat owners should follow the "Three Ps of sea safety" - prepare before leaving the harbour, provide the right equipment and perform responsibly at Way, acting harbour master, said following the rules would "reduce the risk of getting into difficulty, but also improve their chances of rescue if something does go wrong".He said: "Whether you are heading out for a day's fishing, sailing, or simply enjoying our beautiful coastline, it's vital to plan ahead" as "longer days and warmer weather" meant more people would use the sea. What are the Three Ps? The coastguard said the Three Ps people needed to follow were:PREPAREBefore leaving the harbour, prepare in the following way:Make a plan and tell someone ashore what you are doing and when you will be backCheck your boat thoroughly including fuel, engines, rigging, hull, electronics, bilge pumps, and gas systems (if fitted)Ensure your navigation lights and instruments are working up-to-date weather forecasts, tide times, and tidal flows for your intended passageKnow how to make a distress call and who to contact in an emergencyCheck the latest Navigation Warnings and Local Notices to Mariners at social media, or by listening to the Maritime Safety Information broadcast every 4 hours on VHF Channel 16/20PROVIDEMake sure you provide the right equipment on board:Serviced lifejackets for everyone aboardA reliable marine VHF radio (not just a mobile phone)Emergency flares - in-date and safely storedFire extinguishers, kill cord, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)Navigation equipment - updated electronic or paper chartsPERFORMPerform responsibly on the water:Look after your passengers and crew - practice emergency procedures including person in the water recovery and making distress callsRespect harbour and bay speed limits and other rulesBe mindful of your wake and considerate of other vessels and water users, particularly in the baysThe coastguard said people should "never mix boating with alcohol or drugs, whether legal or otherwise". It said people going to sea to regularly should refresh their knowledge of safe boating practices and emergency procedures.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Singapore coordinates rescue of 30 crew members after Indonesian vessel capsizes near contested Pedra Branca
SINGAPORE, May 20 — All 30 people on board an Indonesia-registered vessel, Facific Memory II (rpt: FACIFIC), were rescued after it capsized near Pedra Branca on Tuesday, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). In a statement, the agency said the MPA-operated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received information at about 7.20 am that a vessel had capsized with people in the water, approximately 14.6 nautical miles northeast of Pedra Branca. MRCC Singapore, which coordinated the search and rescue operation, immediately issued navigational broadcasts for vessels in the vicinity to render assistance and directed a Liberia-registered bulk carrier, Andros Spirit, to rescue those in the water. 'The vessel arrived on scene shortly after and successfully rescued all 30 individuals that were on board Facific Memory II,' the statement said. All those rescued will disembark in Batam, Indonesia. — Bernama
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
Egypt says seven people, including two Brits, dead in November's tourist boat tragedy
Seven people, including five foreign tourists, have been officially declared dead by Egyptian authorities after a tragic boat accident in the Red Sea. The tourists – two British, two Polish, and one German – along with two Egyptians, were aboard the Sea Story when it capsized near Sataya Reef in November last year. The boat, carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a diving excursion, sank rapidly after being hit by high waves. While four bodies were recovered shortly after the incident, the remaining seven individuals had been missing until this official declaration, published in a government decree on Sunday. Brits Jenny Cawson, 36, and her husband Tariq Sinada, 49, were believed to be among seven people still unaccounted for. Ms Cawson's mother Pamela told the BBC at the time that she recognised the name of the boat in the news as the couple had been in touch when they arrived in the Red Sea. She said: 'Your heart sinks. You ask yourself, have I misread the news? Let's look again.' The family said they approached local sources in Egypt in an attempt to locate their loved ones. 'One of the local sources was kind enough to try and look for them in local hospitals,' Ms Cawson's mother said in December. Officials said the boat had passed its last safety inspection eight months earlier with no technical issues reported. Owned by an Egyptian national, the vessel was 34 meters long and had received a one-year safety certificate from the Maritime Safety Authority. The incident was blamed on high waves during rough weather conditions. The Sea Story was the second boat to sink in the area last year. A vessel suffered severe damage from strong waves in June, though no casualties were reported. Earlier this year, a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, killing six Russian tourists. The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for Egypt's tourism industry, which plays a critical role in the country's economy.
