Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

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The 124 meter long, 12124 dwt tanker Zoey collided with the 195 meter long, 34705 dwt container ship Hammonia Thracium in the Singapore Strait off Sebarok Island, Singapore.  The Zoey struck into the Hammonia Thracium puncturing her hull and damaging one of her bunker tanks.  No reports of injuries.  Some 80 metric tons of fuel oil was released into the water.  Authorities have dispatched teams to support clean-up efforts.   An investigation into the cause of the collision has been launched.  Reports state the Hammonia Thracium was crossing the traffic lanes prior to the incident.

 

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