[Watch] Typhoon Damages LPG Tanker Under Construction

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LPG tanker under construction got damaged by typhoon Maysak, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

LPG tanker PANG TIAN that was under construction at Ulsan shipyard got damaged during typhoon Maysak passage on Sep 3.

Condition of the ship

According to reports the moored ship started to bump against the pier, and the hull got breached with ensuing water ingress. 

Tanker developed a starboard list and got stabilized finally after some time.

About the tanker

LPG tanker PANG TIAN, IMO 9864291, dwt 62367, under construction.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin