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Head-on-collision in Bangladesh, one fisherman missing
On Nov 1, 2024, at around midnight, the 'Era Star', loaded with LPG, was in head-on-collision with the cargo m/v 'Mizan, with eight crew members on board and loaded with 500 tons of coal, while transiting the Pashur Channel near Bagerhat, Bangladesh. No major damage was reported on the 'Era Star'. The 'Mizan' suffered significant damage to its bow with ensuing water ingress. The crew feared the vessel would sink and abandoned ship into the water. Al eight made it to shore. A nearby fishing vessel, which had been caught up in the collision, sank. The sole person on board was missing. The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted an SAR operation A diving team was deployed to the accident site. The 'Mizan' has meanwhile started lightering the cargo onto another vessel.
Armed perpetrators stole ship's properties
On March 3, 2024, at 03.45 a.m. the 'Era Staro was boarded by 8-10 perpetrators, armed iwht long knives, at the Hiron Pilot Station, Mongla, in pos. 21° 50.93' N 89° 31.82' E. They stole heave lines and messenger lines. The ship left Mongla again on April 1 and anchored off the port.
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