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Bulkers Collide off Singapore

Bulkers Collide off Singapore

The 289 meter long bulk carrier Southern Explorer collided with the 225 meter long bulk carrier Best Unity in the Singapore Straits.  Both vessels sustained damage in the collision. The Southern Explorer’s hull was breached at the bow and suffered water ingress. Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. Tugs and support vessels were standing by.  No reports of injuries.  The Southern Explorer was en route to Taiwan while the Best Unity was in ballast  after unloading its cargo from Kaoshiung.

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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Beks Halil

Beks Halil

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The 192 meter long, 57700 dwt freighter Beks Halil collided with a smaller freighter in the Strait of Singapore.   The smaller vessel had veered into the path of the larger Beks Halil.  The smaller vessels suffered damage to its port hull, but no reports of injuries on either vessel.   The Singapore Coast Guard responded to the scene and has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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