Update on 09 Oct 2024:
Contents:
- Bulk carrier casualties
- Cargo safety
- Lessons learned – Grounding of bulk carrier Indian Partnership
1.Bulk carrier casualties
General cargo ship Rubymar (IMO No. 9138898) is the first ship to sink since the Houthis started their Red Sea campaign in Nov 2023. Rubymar sank on 02 Mar 2024 with 21,000 metric tonnes of ammonium phosphate sulphate fertiliser on board. It had been taking on water since a missile strike on 18 Feb damaged its hull.
Bulk carrier Tutor (IMO No. 9942627) was hit on the stern by an explosive-filled uncrewed surface vessel (USV) on 12 Jun and sank on 18 Jun 2024. The attack killed a crew member.
Bulk carrier Blue Lagoon (IMO No. 9481427) was forced ashore and grounded during Typhoon Krathon on 01 Oct after suffering water ingress in the engine room, carrying 67,500 tonnes of ore. A helicopter airlifted all 19 crew members to safety. An oil slick was reported, and fuel spills had polluted the coast.
