Horizon 9
On the afternoon of November 10, the 38.5 high speed catamaran passenger ferry Horizon 9 (IMO: 9732113) collided with the 182 meter long, 50280 dwt tanker La Digue (IMO: 9448724) in the Singapore Strait off the Southern Islands, Singapore. The Horizon 9 bow struck the hull of the tanker resulting in bow damage above the waterline. Fortunately, there were no injuries to 172 crew and passengers on board the ferry. The La Digue did not sustain any injuries, damage or pollution released.
Singapore authorities deployed a patrol boat to the incident where it escorted the ferry to its berth. Local officials have stated there would be an investigation into the incident.
