Two ships collided in the open sea outside Karachi Port late on Thursday night, causing a container from MV Papu to fall into the sea, port authorities said.
According to port authorities, the collision took place between MV Neva and MV Papu in the open sea outside Karachi Port. The incident happened late last night.
Karachi Port Trust Chairman Rear Admiral (retd) Shahid Ahmed confirmed the incident while speaking to Samaa TV.
Port authorities said a container from MV Papu fell into the sea due to the collision. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Officials said the ships collided accidentally. While the Mercantile Marine Department and KPT are set to jointly investigate the incident, Samaa TV has received the initial investigation report.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Two ships collided in open waters outside Karachi Port, officials confirmed.
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Following the collision, a container from vessel MV Pavo fell into the sea.
KPT Chairman Rear Admiral (retd) Shahid Ahmed said the ships collided accidentally, adding that no… pic.twitter.com/oSLUq4maIO
According to the initial report, a collision occurred between a UAE-flagged container ship and a Liberia-flagged cable-laying vessel. Preliminary findings indicate that one vessel, which was stationary at the time, was struck from behind by the other ship.
The report suggests that negligence on the part of the captains of both vessels may have contributed to the accident. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the cable-laying vessel, MV Neva, disabled.
Following the incident, MV Neva was towed to port. Port officials said the damaged vessel could be repaired at Karachi Shipyard. Insurance representatives will also take part in the investigation to determine the cause of the accident and assess the extent of the damages.
MV Papu is currently standing at the OPL, according to port officials.
Investigation underway
KPT Chairman Rear Admiral (retd) Shahid Ahmed said the incident is being investigated. Authorities are examining how the collision occurred and assessing the damage caused to the vessels.
Further action will be taken after the inquiry is completed.
Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry issues statement
Chaudhry said the accident occurred outside the jurisdiction of Karachi Port, adding that a detailed report on the maritime accident has been requested. He paid tribute to the port staff for their prompt response and effective handling of the situation.
The minister confirmed no loss of life or injuries were reported in the collision involving two foreign vessels. According to him, the accident occurred on the night of May 28 due to negligence on the part of the ships’ masters.
The affected cable-laying vessel was safely brought to port with the assistance of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) tugboats. Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact causes of the incident, the minister added.
Chaudhry said the government and all relevant agencies remain fully mobilized to ensure maritime safety and security.
Maritime operations at Karachi Port are continuing without disruption, according to Karachi Port authorities.
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