Bulk Carrier Strikes Moored Bulker at Port of Tarragona

On Saturday, a Panamax bulker struck a tied Kamsarmax amidships at the port of Tarragona, Spain, leading to considerable damages to the vessel along with the quay.
The 80,000 dwt bulker Karpaty came to Tarragona early the 14th of June and also berthed in the internal harbor. On the 17th, at regarding 1230 hrs, the 75,000 dwt Elena Ve got here in Tarragona on a trip from Ukraine, bring a complete tons of corn. She went into the harbor and also come close toKarpaty As Elena Ve steered to prepare for berthing, her bow allided with the moored vessel’s port side.
Photos from the scene reveal that the Karpaty continual significant hull damages amidships. According to regional media she is undamaged listed below the waterline and also in all equipment areas, and also is secure and also in no threat of additional injury. The Elena Ve shows up to have actually endured restricted damages to the barriers on her starboard bow.
No injuries or air pollution were reported.
After the allision, the port triggered its backup strategies, however no emergency situation action initiative was needed. With the support of harbor pulls, Elena Ve transited to a close-by berth for an evaluation, and also an examination is recurring.
Elena Ve is a 2010-built Panamax bulker of 75,000 dwt. A port state control evaluation in June 2022 uncovered a lengthy string of shortages aboard, consisting of propulsion and also supporting engine problems, fire safety and security imperfections, and also bulkhead breaking.












