Bulker Collides With Embankment

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A bulk carrier contacted embankment and catwalk of Tangqiao Ferry pier in Huangpu river at Pudong, Shanghai, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Bulk carrier contacted embankment and catwalk of Tangqiao Ferry pier in Huangpu river at Pudong, Shanghai, at 1346 Beijing time Aug 5, while proceeding upstream with cargo of industrial sand.

Damages reported

Embankment and ferry pier elements were damaged. Ship’s hull in starboard bow area below hawse pipe was slit.

According to ship’s track, she was able to resume sailing.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin