Allision in Hachinoche
On the afternoon of October 9, the 5274 dwt cargo vessel Ji Zhe 7 (IMO: 8359134) allided with the 185 meter long, 38,477 dwt cargo vessel Mimitsu (IMO: 9527958) in the harbour at Hachinohe, Japan. The Ji Zhe 7 was departing from its berth when strong winds pushed the vessel into the berthed Mimitsu. There were no injuries or pollution released on either vessel. Reports did not include any details if either vessel sustained hull damage.
The Hachinohe Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. See video report on the incident.