Aggregates carrier caught in rough weather, drifted towards shore and hit the rocks at Masalembu island, Indonesia, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Aggregates carrier KM DJO NO 3, caught in rough weather, drifted towards shore and hit the rocks at Masalembu island, Java sea, Indonesia, at night Jul 24, with ensuing water ingress.
Salvage operations
The ship partially sank. It is reported that she may be yet salvaged, or at least, her cargo of merchandise and construction materials.
Of 16 people on board (13 being crew) , 9 were evacuated, 7 remained on board to protect the cargo and assist in salvage. The ship sailed from Surabaya.
About the vessel
Aggregates carrier KM DJO NO 3, IMO 8859457, GT 684, built 1991, flag Indonesia, manager HARI BARU INDONESIA PT.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
