A Chinese bulk carrier contacted pier and suffered hull breach, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Ship suffers hull breach
Bulk carrier YAMTAI, in load, allided with Piers 30 and 29 corner at Taichung Port, Taiwan, in the evening Apr 29, in the process of shifting berths. The ship suffered hull breach in midship area, 1-meter length hole or slash, is above waterline, so there’s no water ingress. Berth wall, specifically fenders, sustained serious damages.
Vessel Information
Bulk carrier YAMTAI, IMO 9085572, dwt 28460, built 1994, flag HK, manager SHENZHEN SHEKOU SHPG & TRANS.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
