Aom-Julia Vessel Reviews and Specifications

A significant maritime incident occurred on March 17, 2025, around 5 a.m. WITA, when the LPG tanker 'Marianna Glory' (IMO: 9275426) collided with the bulk carrier 'AOM Julia' while en route to Makassar. The striking event took place in Surubaya at coordinates S 01° 19.965' N 111° 1.60' E. The collision impacted the starboard side of 'AOM Julia', breaching its hull over several meters at the level of cargo hold no. 4. The 'Marianna Glory' suffered significant damage, including deformations to its bow and damage to its port side foreship after completing a Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation and carrying 8,000 metric tons of LPG. The vessel encountered adverse weather conditions just before the incident while 'AOM Julia' was preparing to anchor in Zone A Balikpapan. In response to the collision, the patrol vessel 'KNP 349' was dispatched to the area, overseen by the Head of Patrol Supervision and Investigation (PSC). Initial evaluations indicated no immediate risk of marine pollution following the collision. By March 19, 2025, the 'Marianna Glory' was securely moored at the coordinates 01° 20' N 117° 02' E. For further details and visuals of the incident, you can view the report [here](https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/25135/tabrakan-kapal-di-perairan-balikpapan-mt-marianna-glory-dan-mv-aom-julia-terlibat-insiden-ship-collision-in-balikpapan-waters-mt-marianna-glory-and-mv-aom-julia-involved-in-an-incident).