SEA GULL 9 Flooding near Paradip

Incident Overview

Chemical tanker SEA GULL 9, identified as SEAGULL 9 in incident reports, suffered engine failure and ballast-tank flooding near Paradip, India, on September 27, 2026. The Belize-flagged vessel was carrying approximately 9,000 tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members. Emergency assistance prevented the unstable tanker from capsizing. 

Incident Timeline

• September 27: Authorities received notification of engine failure and water ingress. The tanker developed an approximately 10-degree list, prompting a coordinated emergency response.
• September 28: Following stabilization and tug assistance, the vessel entered Paradip and was secured at berth NQ2 at 16:00 local time. 

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