Video Captures Vessels Colliding at Port in Taiwan

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On June 19, a bulk carrier has crashed into the stern of a berthed containership in Kaohsiung Harbour in Taiwan.

What happened?

A video released by an unknown person showed the Taiwan-flagged bulk carrier ‘China Steel Innovator’ hit against the Evergreen Panama-flagged vessel ‘Ever Laden’ from behind while manoeuvring.

A tug was also seen trying to stop the bulk carrier from hitting the ship.

Vessel collides

Despite its efforts to avoid collision, the bulk carrier collide with the containership. The vessel hull’s and tug have sustained damages and the vessel was moored in Kaohsiung City.

An underwater inspection of the ship and an investigation has been initiated to establish the cause of the collision is currently underway.

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Source: Apple Daily