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Tug rescued crew of distressed vessel
On Jan 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. WITA the KM 'Melati' suffered a leak in the waters of Lingga in pos. 00°07.964' S 106°00.314' E., approximately 20 nautical miles from Tanjung Jang, en route from Tanjung Pinang to Berau, Kalimantan, after having suffered a crack in the bottom engine board. Despite the crew’s efforts to manage the incoming water, the volume continued to increase. The worsening weather conditions, with persistent rain and high waves, made it impossible for the crew to contain the situation by 10:00 p.m., and it was decided to stop the efforts to repair the ship and use a signal light in an attempt to call for help from passing vessels. On Jan 28 at 08:00 a.m. the 'Bintan Kharisma 6' came to the rescue after SROP Dabo Singkep had attempted to contact vessels through HF/MF 6215 and VHF without receiving any response. The crew was safely taken aboard the 'Bintan Kharisma 6', which was taking shelter around Lingga Island due to continuing bad weather conditions. The SROP Dabo Singkep coordinated with relevant authorities, including Upp Senayang, Upp Dabo Singkep, VTS Batam (Disnav TPI), Pol Air Dabo Singkep, and Basarnas Penuba. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24778/kapal-km-melati-mengalami-kebocoran-di-perairan-lingga-km-melati-experiences-leak-in-lingga-waters
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