Vehicle carrier SERASI I collided with general cargo ship BATANGHARI MAS at around 0200 LT (UTC +7) Dec 1 in Bangka Strait, Bangka Belitung Islands, while on scheduled trip from Patimban northwest Java to Belawan, North Sumatra. SERASI I hull was breached with massive water ingress, Captain issued distress signal and ordered crew to leave the ship. All 17 crew were rescued by nearby vessel, all are safe. SERASI I has reportedly, sank, or was sinking, as of 1245 LT.
