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The First Margaux cargo ship collided with the Luqing Yuanyu 108, a Chinese fishing boat, near Singapore on Thursday. No injuries were reported, and the Singapore maritime authority has yet to issue a public statement on the incident.
The First Margaux continued its journey for two hours post-collision before anchoring, according to ship tracking data. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and Singapore’s maritime authority has not yet provided a public statement regarding the crash.
Singapore’s maritime authority has yet to issue a public statement following the collision of the First Margaux and the Luqing Yuanyu 108, with no reported injuries. The incident, occurring in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, may prompt further assessment of safety measures in the region.
What remains unclear — Singapore’s maritime authority has not released details regarding the reasons for the collision.
Fishermen capture footage as cargo ship collides with their boat near Singapore
Fishermen captured the terrifying moment a huge 80,000-tonne cargo ship headed straight for them.
The 750ft-long cargo ship loomed over the tiny fishing boat near Singapore leaving the sailors clinging for their lives on the side of the smouldering boat as it took on water.
The three-year-old First Margaux cargo ship struck the Luqing Yuanyu 108, a 49-metre (160-foot) Chinese fishing boat on Thursday, according to ship-tracking data
The Chinese-managed bulk carrier was overtaking when its bow ran through the fishing boat while travelling up to three knots faster.
It is seen scraping down the side of the massive ship which stays afloat despite keeling heavily to the side and taking on water.
No injuries were reported to Singapore’s maritime authority which is yet to issue a public statement on the crash.
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First Margaux continued westbound at a steady 10 knots for another two hours after the collision before stopping, circling back and then going in to anchor, according to ship tracking data.
The straits of Singapore and Malacca form one of the busiest maritime corridors in the world, carrying nearly 40 per cent of all global trade.
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