Collision off Fort Kochi
On the evening of October 1, the 185.5 meter long, 37548 dwt cargo vessel MSC Silver II (IMO: 9225249) collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea off Fort Kochi, India. The MSC Silver II had been alerted by other fishing vessels nearby that a fishing vessel was in their path. The cargo vessel slowed down just before it struck the Prathyasha. Reports state some of crew on the Prathyasha jumped overboard as the cargo vessel brushed against their vessel. Fortunately, all the crew on the fishing vessel were unharmed. However, the fishing vessel sustained damage along with many fishing nets were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or damage onboard the MSC Silver II.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. New reports state the main shipping channel was some 20 kilometers away from where the incident occurred. The reason why the MSC Silver II was proceeding in the area was not disclosed.
