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Four missing after collision with cargo boat
The 'New Global' was in collision with the wooden cargo ship KM 'Maju 9' in the morning of Oct 29, 2021, south of Aru Islands, Dobo, Maluku Province, in the Arafura Sea. Both ships were trying to avoid collisions with several local fishing boats in the area. The tanker struck the 'Maju 9' with its bow at port side, causing the ship to capsize. Of the 32 people on board, 28 were rescued by the tanker, another four went missing. The tnaker was en route from New Guines to Gresik and proceeded to Dobo after the collision to drop off the castaways. As of Nov 2, the ship remained moored in pos. 05° 44.84' S 134° 09.22' E for investigations.
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