Mega Boxship Contacts Pier

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Another mega container ship in serious trouble after contacting the pier, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Mega container ship contacted the pier on Mar 27 at Ambarli Port, Turkey, said Turkish Maritime General Directorate. 

The ship arrived at Ambarli, Istanbul, from Evyap Turkey, and contacted the pier while maneuvering to berth. 

Damages reported

The ship sustained serious hull damages and the pier was also damaged. As of evening Mar 28, the ship was anchored at port anchorage, she probably wasn’t even berthed and taken away to anchorage after the accident. 

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Source: Maritime Bulletin