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In a troubling maritime incident off the coast of Tamil Nadu, the fishing vessel 'Paralogamatha' from Kanyakumari district sank after being struck by the LPG tanker 'Nus' early on December 11, 2024. The collision occurred approximately 25 nautical miles from Colachel at around 4:30 a.m. While the nine crew members of the 'Paralogamatha' were rescued by nearby fishing boats that responded to the distress, there has been an outcry over the 'Nus' continuing its journey without providing assistance. The 'Paralogamatha' had set sail from Colachel Port on December 4, 2024, for a day's fishing expedition and was anchored when the tanker hit the vessel at the stern, causing catastrophic hull damage. The crew attempted to salvage their boat, but the water ingress could not be controlled, leading to its sinking shortly after their rescue by other fishermen who arrived about four hours post-collision. The rescued fishermen reached Colachel Port by midday and subsequently accused the 'Nus' of violating SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) regulations for not stopping to assist them. Fishermen's associations have called on the Indian Navy and Coast Guard to intercept the 'Nus' before it departs the Exclusive Economic Zone, potentially taking it to Mumbai or a nearby Indian port for investigation. Tracking data from AIS indicated that the 'Nus' was in the vicinity of the collision, with its last recorded signal aligning with the incident. The tanker 'Nus,' a Comoros-flagged vessel, is under scrutiny for its dubious operational history. Reports surfaced that it was involved in a false flag situation in April 2024 shortly before its name change from 'Cape May.' Additionally, the vessel's last class certificate was revoked in May 2024, raising questions about its legitimacy and safety. The tanker was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for allegedly transporting goods benefiting Iran's military operations. Moreover, inspections in China revealed multiple deficiencies related to lifeboat equipment, firefighting systems, and electrical integrity, leading to its detention in July 2023. The fishing community and maritime authorities are now advocating for immediate action to prevent the 'Nus' from evading accountability for the incident and to ensure the safety of others in the region's waters. For further updates with images and videos, check out relevant reports from Times of India and Maritime Executive.

In the early hours of November 14, 2024, at approximately 2:45 AM, the LPG tanker 'Nus' was infiltrated by five armed individuals wielding metal rods. The incident occurred roughly 4.2 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula, pinpointed at the coordinates 1° 2.73' N 103° 38' E. Fortunately, reports indicate that nothing was stolen during this alarming encounter.