MV BASHUNDHARA-8

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Beached at Chittagong 01.06.22 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=352728910220131&set=gm.10161410760828943

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attach by Chittagong High Court 07.09.15

One dead and 26 missing after bulkcarrier sank shrimper

On Nov 28, 2014, the "Bashundhara 8" on its way to Singapore collided with the fishing vessel "Bandhan" in the Bay of Bengal off St Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. The bulkcarrier was en route to Singapore during the early morning hours when it struck the "Bandhan" while it was collecting shrimp. The "Bandhan" rolled over and sank. Only three of the 29 crew on board were able to escape. The three men were rescued by a nearby trawler. One of the rescued crew later died from injuries from the vessel capsizing. Authorities were alerted to the collision dispatched vessels to conduct a search and rescue for the missing crew members. The Bangladesh Navy dispatched the “Samudrajoy” und “Atandra” along with other craft and a patrol aircraft which searched the area. There were strong currents and bad conditions at the time of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The wreck meanwhile has been located by the Bangladesh Navy. Report with photos: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-2853073/One-dead-20-missing-boat-sinks-Bangladesh.html