Video: Bulk carrier hits container ship and sinks a boat while berthing










A CCTV footage has caught a berthing accident in Santa Marta, Colombia. According to the video, it occurred on October 10, 2013.
The bulk carrier Albion Bay hit Stadt Emden while trying to berth. The container ship was moored at the port. In addition, while maneuvering, the bow of Albion Bay hit a pilot boat tied up to the pier. The damaged it enough to sink.
Albion Bay (MO number 9496989 and MMSI 372361000) was built in 2011 and is registered in Panama. The vessel has a deadweight of 58,755 DWT. Owner of the bulk carrier is K Line Bulk Shipping UK Ltd.
Stadt Emden (IMO number 9234379 and MMSI 304422000) was built in 2002 and is registered in Antigua&Barbuda. The deadweight of the container ship is 12,895 DWT.

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