On November 6, raised were concerned after sparks and loud noise was heard after a cargo vessel crashed on a islet.
What happened?
The Iranian vessel which was heavily loaded unexpectedly crashed into a islet near Hong Kong housing estate ‘The Touska’.
The vessel was enroute from Taiwan to Shenzhen. It reportedly strayed off course after hitting the islet.
No injuries:
Fortunately, none of the 28 crew members or any residents were injured during the incident. The container vessel left a fairway on the East Lamma Channel before running into Magazine Island, an uninhabited islet about 400 metres off residential estate South Horizons on Ap Lei Chau.
Residents alarmed:
The residents on shore were alarmed after sparks and noise was heard from the approaching ship. The Marine Department said it would launch an investigation.
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Source: South China Morning Post
