A floating crane hit the product tanker “Tian E Zuo” on April 13, while anchored it was anchored at the Khor al Zubayr port, in Iraq. The ship sustained damages to its hull.
According to information, the accident happened when the floating crane broke loose from a tug. “Tian E Zuo” was in ballast, and it has probably sustained damages to its hull. It is possible that ballast was pouring out.
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After the collision, the product tanker headed to the Port Rashid Dubai, in order to be repaired.