A containership collided with Greek Navy minesweeper on Oct 27 while leaving Piraeus, Greece, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Containership MAERSK LAUNCESTON collided with Greek Navy minesweeper KALLISTO at 0740 UTC Oct 27 while leaving Piraeus, Greece, bound for Canakkale, Turkey.
Damages reported
Container ship was understood to have sustained slight bow damages, while the minesweeper was literally cut in two. The photos show that the stern sank soon after the accident.
Evacuation and rescue
2 crew were injured and they were later hospitalized. According to reports all KALLISTO crew were evacuated, while salvors were trying to salvage the fore part of the ship and tow it to base.
Investigation triggered
Containership was ordered to return to Piraeus for investigation.
About the vessels
Containership
Containership MAERSK LAUNCESTON, IMO 9294408, dwt 62994, capacity 4035 TEU, built 2005, flag Portugal, manager ESSBERGER JT GMBH.
Navy minesweeper
Greek Navy minesweeper KALLISTO (ex- HMS Berkeley), displacement 750 tons, built 1987, complement 45, armament counter mine equipment, guns.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
