Transport Malta has issued a marine safety investigation report on the collision of the Maltese registered passenger ship CELESTYAL CRYSTAL with the Marshall Islands registered tanker STI PIMLICO.
At about 0126 (UTC +3) on 27 June 2015, the passenger ship Celestyal Crystal collided with the product tanker STI Pimlico about 0.7 nautical miles off Gelibolu Lighthouse in the Çanakkale Traffic Separation Scheme. Celestyal Crystal sustained major damage to her bow above the waterline and forward
of the collision bulkhead. There were only four minor injuries. The vessel proceeded to anchor, where she disembarked her passengers and temporary repairs were made to allow her to sail on a single voyage for permanent repairs.
The safety investigation is still analysing the course of events on board STI Pimlico. To this extent, the MSIU was unable to close the safety investigation within the 12 month period prescribed in S.L.
Further details on the collision may be found below
Source & Image credit: Transport Malta
