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Day: November 24, 2017

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1

Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1
Photo: portalmie.com

The 76 meter long cargo vessel Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 allided with the breakwater at Taketoyo, Honshu, Japan. The vessel had made a navigational error with the bow striking the breakwater. The Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 sustained damage to its bow and the breakwater suffered damage.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities were able to pull the Fukuyoshi Maru No. 1 free some five hours later. The vessel proceeded to berth in Taketoyo where it will undergo surveys.