U.S. Coast Guard issued findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a marine casualty and could contribute to future incidents.
The Incident: During a layup period, a moored, foreign flagged vessel experienced progressive flooding that led to the vessel grounding. Shoreside personnel noticed a significant list and subsequently discovered flooding in the engine room. Divers subsequently determined that an open raw water strainer was the primary source of the flooding. While the incident did not cause pollution or personnel casualties, it resulted in extensive equipment damage and required substantial salvage operations. The vessel was scrapped in the summer of 2025.
Coast Guard analysed and came out with the contrinuting factors for the incident. Measures identified as prudent to mitigating the risks associated.