LNG Tanker and Car Carrier Reportedly Collided

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A car carrier and a brand new LNG tanker reportedly collided off Ostend, Belgium, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

As per an unconfirmed report, car carrier GRAND VENUS and brand new LNG tanker AMBERJACK LNG collided on Jun 28 at Ostend-Zeebrugge outer anchorage.

With the available incomplete information, we get to know that both ships sustained slight damages and both were either anchored or moving in loops, waiting for order.

GRAND VENUS was in anchorage area since Jun 20, AMBERJACK LNG since Jun 24. GRAND VENUS moved to Vlissingen the same day and was berthed, reportedly for repairs.

About the vessels

Car carrier 

Car carrier GRAND VENUS, IMO 9303211, GT 59217, built 2006, flag Panama, manager CIDO Shipping.

LNG tanker 

LNG tanker AMBERJACK LNG, IMO 9845776, GT 116542, built 2020, flag Malta, manager TMS CARDIFF GAS LTD.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin