According to an article by Travel Weekly, a cruise ship traveling off the coast of Terneuzen collided with a tanker.
What happened?
According to a Travel Weekly report, the Viking Idun cruise ship, which was traveling off the coast of Terneuzen in the Netherlands when it collided with the tanker and experienced serious damage to its bow.
The Idun was stuck for a short time after its collision ripped a large hole in the oil tanker’s hull just above the water line.
No oil leak
While the tanker was loaded with petroleum and was on its way to Antwerp, Belgium no oil leak has been reported.
No one on board the oil tanker was hurt, the Zeeland Safety Agency said, but five people on board the Idun were slightly injured.
Vessel inspected
The ships were escorted to port to be inspected the next morning to determine whether they would be able to continue their journeys.
A statement released said, “The [Idun] sustained some damage near the bow and is currently docked in Terneuzen with all guests. While damage of the ship is being assessed, guests will continue with a modified version of the itinerary.”
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Source: travelweekly
