[Watch] Container Ship Contacted Landing Pontoon, Sustained Hull Breach

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Container ship contacted landing pontoon of Santos – Guaruja commute ferry, while leaving Santos, Brazil, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

The ship dragged pontoon for some time, and sustained portside hull breach above waterline, probably in ballast tank area.

The containers ship was taken to outer anchorage and anchored, for investigation, survey, probably for some temporary repairs.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin