Moderators Moderator_02 Posted March 12, 2019 Moderators Share Posted March 12, 2019 Quote Canal probe after ships collide Posted 11/03/2019 The collision of two vessels n front of the Pedro Miguel locks on Monday, March 11 ships did not affect the regular transit of ships says the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). "After having attended the case, according to security protocols, and as dictated by the operating rules an investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the incident," the ACP. A video of the moment of the collision is circulating es on social networks. The Panama Canal locks function as water elevators that raise and lower ships from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic and vice versa, which allows them to reach the level of Gatun Lake at 26 meters above sea level. Each lock has two lanes for the transit of ships. Each lane can be used on both roads. A ship takes an average of 8 to 10 hours to transit. the waterway. https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/canal-probe-after-ships-collide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted March 12, 2019 Quote Two Bulkers Collide in Panama Canal, Investigation Launched The Panama Canal Authority has launched an investigation into a collision involving two bulkers, which occurred in the morning hours of March 11. According to media reports, the vessels in question are the 37,700 dwt, 2018-built SE Nicky, and the 63,400 dwt Iolaos, built in 2016. The units, operated by Taiwan’s Sincere Industrial and Greek Lavinia Corporation, respectively, made contact in front of the locks of Pedro Miguel, according to La Prensa. However, the collision did not affect ship transits and both vessels continued their transit through the waterway. There were no reports of injuries to the vessels’ crews. “After attending the case according to security protocols, and as dictated by the operating rules of the Panama Canal, an investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the incident,” the ACP said via social media. The vessels were transiting in the same direction. Following the incident both SE Nicky and Iolaos sailed to Panama’s Limon Bay Anchorage. AIS data provided by Marine Traffic shows that Iolaos is still anchored off Colón, while SE Nicky continued its voyage towards Port of Mobile, US. https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/272915/video-two-bulkers-collide-in-panama-canal-investigation-launched/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Contact appears to have been minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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