The containership “Zephyr Lumos” collided with the bulk carrier “Galapagos” on July 11, in the Strait of Malacca, resulting in major damages and an oil spill.
According to the Malaysian Coast guard, the two ships collided at 14.1 nautical miles southwest of Kuala Sungai.
Furthermore, photos published by the Coast Guard show an oil spill from the breached hull of the Galapagos.
A steering system failure appears to have caused the collision, with Johor MMEA director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria, saying that the bulk carrier was reported to have experienced steering system failure. This caused the ship to move to the right and block the route of the cargo ship.
No injuries have been reported, while both ships have been detained to assist in investigations by the Marine Department and the Environment Department (DOE).
