Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Gas-Sofia

On December 13, 2024, a maritime incident unfolded at the Tanjung Sekong anchorage involving the LPG tanker 'Gas Sofia' and the ferry KMP 'Trimas Fadhila' (IMO: 9821249). At approximately 7:35 PM local time, the Vessel Traffic Service Operator (VTSO) received an alert from the anchored 'Gas Sofia,' which prompted them to reach out to the 'Trimas Fadhila' for confirmation. The ferry had been adrift while awaiting clearance to dock at pier 7 but was unexpectedly pushed northward by the current, resulting in the allision. The 'Trimas Fadhila' sustained noticeable damage, particularly to its starboard railing, and its anchor chain was released during the incident. At 7:40 PM, the 'Gas Sofia' initiated a damage assessment. Following the incident, the 'Trimas Fadhila' was instructed to temporarily dock in order to safely disembark its passengers before any further action was taken. By 8:15 PM, the 'Gas Sofia' reported that their bulbous bow had incurred a dent ranging from 5 to 10 centimeters alongside scratches stretching around 10 meters from the impact point to the aft section. For visual details regarding the incident, you can visit the official report with images: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24379/kapal-kmp-trimas-fadhila-senggol-mt-gas-sofia-di-area-labuh-tanjung-sekong-kmp-trimas-fadhila-collides-with-mt-gas-sofia-in-tanjung-sekong-anchorage-area.