By Our Correspondent
A Bitumen tanker PARTH developed heavy list after massive water ingress in ballast tanks in Arabian sea some 3 nm off India western coast at night September 15, 2022, while en route from Khor Fakkan UAE to New Mangalore India, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “Bitumen tanker PARTH developed heavy list after massive water ingress in ballast tanks in Arabian sea some 3 nm off India western coast at night September 15, 2022, while en route from Khor Fakkan UAE to New Mangalore India, with 3,911 tons of bitumen on board.

“19 crew abandoned tanker; they’ve been rescued by Indian Coast Guard. Tanker is afloat, Indian authorities demand owner to organize towage, and prevent possible leaks. Last AIS dated 0500 UTC September 16, 2022.”