Bar Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 9, 2020, at 5 a.m., the barge 'K.K.D-81,' operated by Satyam Balaji Rice Company, met a tragic fate in the turbulent waters of Kakinada. While on a mission to transport a substantial cargo of 600 tons of rice to Senegal, the barge found itself in perilous conditions due to fierce winds and stormy seas in the Bay of Bengal. As the vessel approached the bulk carrier moored at Kakinada anchorage (position 16° 59.96' N, 082° 19.45' E), it capsized, but fortunately, all 18 individuals onboard—including crew members and dock workers—were swiftly rescued without injury. Immediate efforts to salvage the capsized barge are underway, and local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. For further details and visuals, please visit the report here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2020/feb/10/barge-ferrying-600-tonnes-of-rice-sinks-near-seashore-in-kakinada-2101451.html

On the morning of September 23, 2017, a marine collision occurred at the outer anchorage of Chittagong involving the cargo vessel 'Bar' and the bulk carrier 'Marine Stars' (IMO: 9330109). The 'Bar', carrying a substantial load of 23,000 tons of steel coils, had anchored in the area on September 22. Meanwhile, the 'Marine Stars' had been operating in Bangladeshi waters, including Chittagong port, since at least September 1. The collision resulted in significant damage to both vessels, with the 'Bar' suffering approximately 30 meters of railing damage on the starboard side, as well as deformation to its main deck. This incident underscores the need for heightened maritime safety measures in busy ports.