Brief description of events: With a cargo of sand and aggregates stone from Tuticorn India, the vessel dropped anchor off Fuvahmulah, Maldives. Reportedly whilst waiting to obtain clearance to proceed to the port, her anchor started to drag and subsequently she grounded on a coral reef. SMIT Salvage was awarded the LOF contract The vessel was refloated and after all pollutants being removed, scuttled in the Indian Ocean.

Date of incident:   August  13th, 2016
Location:  

Fuvamulah, Maldives

NGOC SON NGOC SON NGOC SON NGOC SON

Latest Involvement

Barge TRIAS

Casualty Name: Barge TRIAS
Brief description of events:
Whilst under tow, the tow line parted during bad weather and sea-state conditions. Subsequently the barge grounded in a nature reserve. Finnish based Salvors Alfons Hàkans were awarded the LOF...

Read more