Chinese supertanker loaded with crude collided with container ship in Singapore Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Chinese VLCC XIN JIN YANG collided with container ship DANUM 160 at around 2100 LT (UTC +8) Jan 22 in western Singapore Strait E of Karimunbesar Island.
Both ships were proceeding in the same direction at the time of collision.
Any damages reported?
VLCC had to interrupt her voyage in laden condition from Iraq to China, anchored near collision site for inspection.
Container ship DANUM 160 continued her voyage from Port Klang to Kuching, Borneo island, Malaysia. No mentioning of heavy damages.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
