KPT rescued Panama-registered ship AI-FULLQ-7 at open when it developed a hole in its forward hold and came towards Karachi seeking help. The ship carrying 2676 metric tons coal ash was on voyage to Doha. It last port of call was Kandla Port, India.
Due to heavy weather the conditions of the ship deteriorated and worsened as another hole developed in the same area which threatened safety of the ship and crew. The ship has a crew of 13 Pakistani and 4 Indians with Captain Javed Baloch as Master.
The Captain reported during early hours of Monday that the ship was listing and is likely to sink. The sinking could have sparked a material as well as environmental disaster. KPT Pilots boarded the vessel at the fairway buoy and after employing necessary safeguards it was safely brought to the Port for repairs. The cargo is completely sealed and there is no chance of its spillage in seawaters.-PR
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