Norwegian Capesize bulker collided with Panamax UK bulker in Yangtze estuary

August 18, 2021 Maritime Safety News

Bulk carrier BULK SHENZHEN collided with bulk carrier RB LISA in Yangtze river Shanghai at around 2200 UTC Aug 1, under unclear circumstances. Understood RB LISA unmoored from pier at Chongming island, Yangtze estuary, and collided with incoming BULK SHENZHEN. Both ships were anchored near collision site, and as of 1430 UTC Aug 2, both remained in the same position. Reportedly BULK SHENZHEN sustained shell plates damages in bow area, no information on RB LISA damages. RB LISA is probably, in ballast, while BULK SHENZHEN is having 103,655 tons of iron ore on board.

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