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Ikan Tanda

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History
NameAmazon (1979-1988) Ikan Tanda (1988-2001)
OwnerPACC Ship Managers Pte. Ltd
Port of registrySingapore
Launched25 March 1978
Out of service5 September 2001
IdentificationIMO number7640469
FateStranded 5 September 2001, refloated and scuttled 27 October 2001
General characteristics
Tonnage17,800 DWT
Length145.5 m (477 ft)
Beam13.1 m (43 ft)
Draft13.1 m (43 ft)

Ikan Tanda was a Japanese built cargo carrier which ran aground off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2001.

History

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The Ikan Tanda was completed in 1979 as the Amazon by Ishikawajima Kure of Japan. The 17,800 DWT vessel was later sold to PACC Ship Managers Pte. Ltd. of Singapore.[citation needed]

Wreck

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On 5 September 2001, the ship suffered a fire in its engine room and suffered a loss of power about 40 km from Cape Town, South Africa. This normally would not have been a severe problem; however, the ship was in a major storm at the time and began drifting toward land. The ship drifted for 3 hours until it was in shallow enough water to drop anchor, but the 10-metre-high (33 ft) seas and 50-knot winds overpowered the anchors and drove the vessel aground near the Slangkop lighthouse.[1]

Salvaging efforts

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The crew of the Ikan Tanda were rescued by Oryx helicopters of the South African Air Force (SAAF), and a salvage tug, the John Ross, was dispatched to aid in the recovery of the ship. Ultimately, the ship was re-floated, but was scuttled 200 miles west of Cape Town.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ikan Tanda Washes Up on Cape Beach - Nov 2001". Marcon International, Inc. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  2. ^ "The refloating & scuttling of Ikan Tanda". E-Gnu.com. 29 October 2001.