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Tug and barge grounded
The 'Independence', while towing the barge 'Falcon Chief'(IMO: 8661525), was caught by strong currents when approaching Pulau Tengah in position 01 01 28 N, 103 55 05 E, en route from Singapore to Batam and ran aground close to Pulau Tengah on Sep 25, 2022, at 03.30 a.m. UTC, Sep 25. The Indonesian rescue vessel 'Babinpotmar Sagulung' was deployeed to the scene and coordinated with the tug master, who requested assistance. During the refloating operation, some rescue personnel was transferred onto the tug to ensure that the operation ran smoothly. The Indonesian tugs 'Source Strong 3600' and 'Star Zeus 3509' were also mobilised to assist. Both the 'Independence' and 'Falcon Chief' were refloated at approximately 09.30 a.m. the same day and proceeded safely to the port of Pioneer Sagulung Batam.
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