The 229 meter long, 69636 dwt tanker Overseas Remar allided with the Bay Bridge in San Francisco Bay, California.  The tanker struck one of the bridge protective barriers.  The bridge suffered some damage to the base of tower while the vessel suffered minor damage to its starboard side.  Authorities dispatched crews to inspect the bridge.   The Overseas Reymar proceeded to a nearby anchorage.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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