The Zodiac Maritime operated vessel INDIAN PARTNERSHIP, in the Ceram Sea, while on course to China carrying bauxite ore, hit an uncharted reef which pierced her forward ballast tanks on the starboard side at UTC 19:05 on 22nd April 2023.
After hitting the reef, the vessel proceeded under her own power to shallow water near Misool Island, Indonesia where she is now safely afloat at anchor. Water ingress was contained to the ballast tanks. Divers are at the vessel now and are conducting underwater repairs. The vessel is stable.The mixed nationality crew of 22 are all safe and unharmed. There is no pollution.
The crew on board, with support from our shore based teams, are working closely with local authorities.
Apr 25: Capesize bulk carrier INDIAN PARTNERSHIP in load, ran aground at Misool island east coast, Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua, Ceram sea, Indonesia. The ship strayed off course, and ran aground on reefs at around 0820 LT (UTC +9) Apr 23, being en route from Australia to China. Ship’s starboard underwater hull was breached in fore area, resulting in massive water ingress Ship is reportedly, resting on bottom, with fore tilt and starboard list. 22 all-Chinese crew remain on board. Local authorities are having communication language problem with crew on board, salvage plan and salvage company yet unknown. Ship’s loaded with 178,000 tons of bauxite ore.
Source: FleetMon
