Indonesia: Cement carrier Bunga Melati XV sank in the Celebes Sea near Tagulandang Island. The vessel was carrying 2400 t of cement in 48,000 bags from Tarjun Batu Lcin to Tagulandang, but started getting water ingress in cargo hold 1 and sank at the approach to the port. The carrier’s hull touched the bottom and the wheelhouse remained above the water. All the 18 crew members abandoned the vessel and were rescued without injuries. The vessel is partially sunk at the south side of the pier, disturbing the traffic to the port and being an environmental danger for the shipping in the vicinity. The local authorities have started investigations for the root cause of the accident.