Bulk Carrier and LPG tanker collided in Singapore

DL Salvia   Collision between the bulk carrier Sunny Horizon and the LPG carrier Dl Salvia at Temasek Fairway in Singapore, caused water pollution with more than 60.00 tons of fuel. The accident happened on 700 meters east of Sultan Shoal because of the technical failure of the steering gear of the bulk carrier, hitting the bunker tank of the LPG carrier and all the fuel spilled at sea. There are no serious injuries of the both crews, but several patrol and anti-pollution crafts are operating for cleaning of the fuel from the water. The two ships were towed to the anchorage near Singapore and will be repaired and inspected before releasing to continue their voyages. The local authorities reported that currently do not expect serious consequences for the environment after the accident and the oil will be completely cleared. The port state control will perform full investigation over the accident and circumstances, which caused it.

   The bulk carrier Sunny Horizon (IMO: 9597379) has length of 190.00 m, beam of 32.00 m and draft of 6.10 m. The deadweight of the vessel is 56,686 DWT and the gross tonnage is 32,987 GRT.

   The LPG carrier Dl Salvia (IMO: 9368924) has length of 106.00 m, beam of 16.00 m and maximum draft of 5.00 m. The ship has deadweight of 5,100 DWT and gross tonnage of 4,488 GRT.