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Towed barge intentionally grounded
On Nov 13, 2024, the barge 'Raya Baru', loaded with a cargo of split stones, which was towed by the 'Luis Baru', has run aground in the southern waters of Kangean Island, under the jurisdiction of UPP Sapeken, Sumenep Regency. The ships had departed from the Private Terminal of PT. Bukit Sunur Wijaya in Banten en route to Tanjung Wangi Port, Banyuwangi, on Nov 1. On Nov 12 at around 4 p.m. LT, approximately eight miles from Kemirian Island near Kangean Island, the barge started tilting to port side at an angle of around 10°. It was suspected that there was a leak in the left hull, which caused the tilt to worsen, posing a risk of the barge capsizing. To prevent further potential danger, the captain of the tug decided to intentionally ground the barge in the waters near Kangean Island on Nov 13 at 5 p.m. LT. As of No 14, the barge remainedat the location, awaiting the arrival of diving technicians from Surabaya to conduct a further inspection of the leak.
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