RI crew saved from ship mishap

Fri, 27 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: An Indonesian cargo vessel M.V. Kalimantan Express
carrying 3,000 tons of pulses from Myanmar to Calcutta sank in
the Bengal Bay on Wednesday, but all its 22 crew members were
safe, Antara reported on Thursday.

Director of Calcutta Port Trust's Marine Department, Gautam
Sen, said the ship's engine room was damaged during a severe
storm.

Another Indonesian vessel NV Medan Express, which was sailing
nearby, rescued the 22-member crew, Sen said.

The ship ultimately sank on Wednesday along with the entire
cargo, he added. (rms)

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