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Sinking of Vessel off the coast of Mangalore India
Applicable to:
All stakeholders
Effective Date:
2023-06-10
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Summary
A 32-year-old Belize-flagged general cargo vessel sank off Mangalore, India, during a voyage from Tianjin, China, to Beirut, Lebanon. The vessel was carrying steel coils and had bunkered at Port Klang, Malaysia.
- Cargo: Steel coils
- Bunkering Port: Port Klang, Malaysia
- Date of Incident: 21 Jun 2022
2. Causal Factors & Action Taken
Causal factors included inadequate maintenance, poor vessel condition, and insufficient action by the classification society. The crew took steps to minimize water ingress, and all lives were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard.
- Causal Factors: Inadequate maintenance, poor vessel condition, insufficient classification society action
- Action Taken: Crew minimized water ingress, all lives rescued, fuel oil removed
Lessons Learnt
- Owners: Provide required shore support to the vessel
- Classification Societies: Ensure vessels are maintained to required standards and are seaworthy
Important Note
All stakeholders are advised to review and implement the lessons learnt to prevent similar incidents.
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