Cargo Business Newswire

Thursday, July 23, 2015

One killed after bulker lists

At least one crewmember died and 20 others were rescued last week after a Malaysian cargo vessel experienced severe listing at sea while sailing from Loreto Dinagat, the Philippines to Lianyungang, China.

The MV Alam Manis was carrying 53,795 metric tons of bulk nickel ore when it embarked from the Philippines on July 12. The vessel began listing by 14 degrees starboard on Wednesday, July 15.

Because of the rough weather conditions and

adverse swell due to the weight, the cargo in holds No. 1 and 2 shifted, which caused the ship to list. An emergency vessel was dispatched to rescue crewmembers and escort the vessel to the nearest port of San Fernando in north Luzon.

An investigation of the incident is underway.

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