tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post4987156990918162042..comments2023-07-18T17:58:06.395-07:00Comments on Joseph Babu: The Story Behind Kairaly DisappearanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462154635495984205noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-70144651872076120852023-07-18T17:58:06.395-07:002023-07-18T17:58:06.395-07:00കൈരളി രാജ് ഡാ ;
14-7-1979- കേരളാ GOVT ന്റെ കൈരളി...കൈരളി രാജ് ഡാ ;<br /><br />14-7-1979- കേരളാ GOVT ന്റെ കൈരളി എന്ന കപ്പൽ മുങ്ങി ,<br />(കണ്ണൂർ രാജ ജനിച്ചു....)<br /><br />14-7-23-<br /><br />*കണ്ണൂർ രാജ FRIENDS IN കണ്ണൂർ BLUE NILE ബാറിൽ വെള്ളടി (BIRTHDAY) PARTY..<br /><br />*കണ്ണൂർ - കൈരളി ബാറിൽ 'കൈരളി ചാനൽ കണ്ടു അടിയായി മുസ്ലിം മറ്റൊരു മുസ്ലിം നെ ബെർതെ കുത്തിക്കൊന്നു .<br /><br />*കുത്തിയവൻ കോഴിക്കോട് കൈരളി LODGE ഇൽ ഒളിവിൽ കഴിഞ്ഞു ... <br /><br />( ഇതൊന്നും യാദൃശ്ചികം അല്ല ........മോശം നാട്ടിലെ മരണങ്ങളിലൂടെ ദൈവം കാണിക്കുന്ന തമാശകൾ തിരിച്ചറിഞ്ഞാൽ സിറിച്ചു ചാകും ....<br /><br />FOR MORE.......FOLLOW KANNUR RAJA BLOGS )GoondaRAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107716915889529361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-65785894043676982312022-06-20T03:16:14.396-07:002022-06-20T03:16:14.396-07:00Hello, any chance of talking to you?Hello, any chance of talking to you?Renjeevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367123339894257454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-1550669421858078832022-03-08T12:41:07.703-08:002022-03-08T12:41:07.703-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745677556131068849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-55208630281128049972021-07-05T02:57:46.665-07:002021-07-05T02:57:46.665-07:00
From where did Unnikrishnan Gopinath get the info...<br />From where did Unnikrishnan Gopinath get the information that the hatch covers were not battened down, because the Chief Officer of the Kairaly was incompetent? <br />Even after sailing for many years as a Master Mariner, it is unfortunate that he makes allegations about an individual, without concrete evidence. Kairali was not the first bulk- carrier to sink, and ships of that design are not built anymore, because of its inherent structural deficiencies. Responsible shipping companies which owned such vessels took them out of their fleet, and scrapped them. Many Indian companies continued operating them, because Indians give more value to money , gold,, profits and votes, more than human lives.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564486367168243042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-39410875699867667422021-07-05T02:52:58.168-07:002021-07-05T02:52:58.168-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564486367168243042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-12375505413050269702021-07-03T21:47:37.593-07:002021-07-03T21:47:37.593-07:00In today’s Malayala Manorama, I read an article ab...In today’s Malayala Manorama, I read an article about Kairali’s disappearance.<br />I started sailing in 1976 and obtained Master Mariner’s certificate in 1984. Have worked on various types / sizes of ships during my 41 years of uninterrupted sea life & have bee in command for more than 30 years including Very Large Crude Carriers of 300,000 tonnes ( 2 million barrels ) carrying capacity, for over 20 years.<br />Capt.Gopinath Kaimal ( late) who worked on Kairali for sometime was from my native place Ambalapuzha , known to me very well , and he was my mentor & guide for joining Merchant Navy.<br />Luckily, he signed off in Goa before she sailed ( because his daughter was getting married). Understand that one Cadet ( a Warrier ? ) also signed off in Goa due to medical grounds. So, both their lives were saved.<br />I did meet the Captain, few officers & crew of Kairali at Ballad Pier, one night in Bombay when we we were all waiting there for our boats to take us to our ships in the anchorage.Think it was just prior Kairali went to Marmagoa, and I was a cadet on State of Rajasthan.<br />I had many talks with Gopi Chettan (Capt.Kaimal ) during my next leave regarding the incident.<br />It is unfortunate that many people from opinions & publish them without knowing / investigating the facts.<br />How many people are aware of<br />- Hazards of carrying iron ore ?<br />- Transportable moisture limits ?<br />- What happens if the TML exceeds the limit ?<br />- What is the danger of Liquifaction ?<br />- The importance of securing the hatch covers & the ship in general, before proceeding to open sea … and that also during the peak of the monsoon ?<br />- What kind of communication systems were on board ships in 1979 ?<br />- No daily position reporting procedures were practiced in 1979.<br /><br />I strongly believe that Kairali sailed out from Marmagoa in a hurry after loading , without battening down her hatches ( not sure if she sailed during night ?), the chief officer ( probably not experienced) thinking that the hatches can be secured after daylight.<br />Due to the monsoon ( understand that as per IMD, it was BF scale 7 winds on that day), heavy seas / sprays started shipping into her cargo holds ( with unsecured hatch covers) , started forming slurry, then cargo shifting resulting in a sudden capsize.<br /><br />Search was initiated only many days afterwards… and thus no traces were found.<br /><br />Pirating of ships of such size during that time was non existent. Before / During and after this incident, I have sailed several times close to Socotra & Somalia.<br />Somalian piracy started with capturing fishing vessels & then went to bigger ships , much later.<br />Also, how many of you are aware that Somalian pirates have never captured an Indian or Japanese flag ship till now ?<br />The Indian crew who were captured by them were all working on foreign flag ships.<br />I myself have transited the Somalian piracy areas several times with & without armed guards.<br /><br /><br />Unnikrishnan Gopinathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785622951235104998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-4510507814958183872021-07-03T20:53:00.464-07:002021-07-03T20:53:00.464-07:00Having sailed for 41 years & sailed on OBO shi...Having sailed for 41 years & sailed on OBO ships, I disagree with Mr.Tony’s writing saying that Kairali was an OBO.Unnikrishnan Gopinathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785622951235104998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-30664069245795916742021-03-08T20:44:09.431-08:002021-03-08T20:44:09.431-08:00Please contact me koshyphilip1234@gmail.com Please contact me koshyphilip1234@gmail.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762929067427232730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-37641878813685557892021-03-08T20:41:43.408-08:002021-03-08T20:41:43.408-08:00Sir, please contact me at koshyphilip1234@gmail.co...Sir, please contact me at koshyphilip1234@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762929067427232730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-30989679272191804952020-05-01T12:04:06.749-07:002020-05-01T12:04:06.749-07:00Well I lost my friend Mr Sabestian Baby, Tr.Radio ...Well I lost my friend Mr Sabestian Baby, Tr.Radio Officer, we both cleared COP II togater 1975 and both joined as Trainee SCI and after 6 moths he joined KSC. So sad ....Well anyone have the crew list and the pic of all like to have....Pls my email ashok.gondalia@gmail.com<br />ashokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067274687627071652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-67775794656669023492019-09-27T23:37:26.463-07:002019-09-27T23:37:26.463-07:00It is no Margoa it is Mormugao PortIt is no Margoa it is Mormugao PortAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454657586290883721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-91184142278091046952019-03-03T20:40:45.643-08:002019-03-03T20:40:45.643-08:00Kairali was earlier an unregistered OBO ( Oil / Bu...Kairali was earlier an unregistered OBO ( Oil / Bulk/ Ore) ship which was laid up because Classification Societies refused to give permission to operate her with all the holds filled with iron ore, because of inherent structural deficiencies. The owners of the vessel had earmarked the vellel for scrapping , when, they heard that some illiterate Government Officers from India were in Europe looking for a second hand ship, to operate in India. The Government Officers (IAS. ?) who probably had never seen a ship in their life succumbed to a few beers and charms of a couple of prostitutes, and bought the scrap with Public money. The ship was registered under IRS ( Indian Register of Shipping, Then a new registry set up by Government of India, with Surveyors and Officers who were as corrupt, and ignorant , and selfish, as Indian Ministers and IAS officers) with permission to load all the hatches up to the brim, ignoring all the adverse findings, calculations, and reports of the earlier European Classification Society) . <br />OBOs were an unsuccessful design and class of ship, which was notorious for their structural weakness, and whose construction was stopped, because of numerous structural failiures reported from different parts of the world. Most of them got laid-up and were used as storage tanks, or got scrapped. <br />As usual, incompetent, and corrupt Indian Government and Officials are directly responsible for the Kairali Tragedy. tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564486367168243042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-57943653708027357672017-07-16T10:02:22.576-07:002017-07-16T10:02:22.576-07:00Don't forget the value of goods inside.Don't forget the value of goods inside.BPCL Chennaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750218268991905363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-49661822676378109442017-07-14T23:01:11.106-07:002017-07-14T23:01:11.106-07:00What if it was for an insurance scam. saw that the...What if it was for an insurance scam. saw that they bought the ship for 5.81 cr and claimed and got insurance of 6.81 cr. not sure if the facts and figures are to be believed but the delay and way the ksc handled the case seems to make me think that way. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074680590875468806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-48830252333014763712017-07-14T22:59:47.608-07:002017-07-14T22:59:47.608-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074680590875468806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-58666731351876340972017-06-12T05:50:35.656-07:002017-06-12T05:50:35.656-07:00I have visited kairali along with my friend Sadana...I have visited kairali along with my friend Sadanandan when the ship anchored at Cochin port to see our friend. Still it will be better to conduct detailed enquiry on the aspect of piracysudhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956414875164878417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-4364468941133145272015-07-28T03:16:27.742-07:002015-07-28T03:16:27.742-07:00Notwithstanding the eventual outcome, this write-u...Notwithstanding the eventual outcome, this write-up is an eye opener.<br />That there could be so many blockages from the Ministry is very damning. It is a travesty of justice that a chance for the salvage was not given. Too many loop holes in the story as pointed out by Babu Joseph. It could be a good subject for someones Doctorate too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678530753590262107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-16479452757738405872015-07-28T03:11:00.158-07:002015-07-28T03:11:00.158-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678530753590262107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-27051467747860281412014-03-19T10:47:14.847-07:002014-03-19T10:47:14.847-07:00Someone have to investigate this. Kairali ship was...Someone have to investigate this. Kairali ship was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard about the MH370.bhavshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11273730750773546391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-4393687772670790012014-03-13T10:06:51.682-07:002014-03-13T10:06:51.682-07:00Unlike those days, there are countless technology ...Unlike those days, there are countless technology and sensors available today if a ship was wrecked. Most ancient wrecks have been found. Nitinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678492796027029018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-32827135492365996892014-03-11T01:00:09.971-07:002014-03-11T01:00:09.971-07:00Considering the relatives of crew an enquiry still...Considering the relatives of crew an enquiry still need to be conducted<br /><br />GokuldasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130926403096898637.post-21048910378429709802013-12-31T01:40:56.450-08:002013-12-31T01:40:56.450-08:00still it is necessary to conduct an enquiry about...still it is necessary to conduct an enquiry about the fate of the ship and its crewpremlalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634236721186780345noreply@blogger.com