KMP.LABITRA KARINA

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Ferry remains grounded

The Mabuhay Nusantara' suffered only minor damages in the collision with the 'Labitra Karina' and was able to resume sailing. Meanwhile, attempts to repair the torn hull of the 'Labitra Karina' were commenced. The ship remained aground 100 metres from the shore near Merak as of April 3. The accident was said to have been due to bad weather conditions.

Allision off Merak

The passenger m/v 'Mabuhay Nusantrara' (IMO: 6612908) allided with the anchored 'Labitra Karina' on April 1, 2023, at around 7 a.m. LT on April 1, 2023, at the anchorage of Merak Port in the Sunda Strait. The watch officer of the ferry timely saw the oncoming passenger ship and was making VHF calls, but this didn’t respond and struck the hull, which was breached in several places with ensuing water ingress. The ferry heaved up anchor and was run aground to avoid sinking. Some crew members were evacuated, others remained on board to assist the salvage operation. The 'Labitra Karina' had been moored at Merak anchorage since March 30, the 'Mabuhai Nusantara' since March 31 and was leaving the anchorage at the time of the accident.