On 18th May, a product tanker which route to Kobe in Japan, stuck under one bridge, needing assistance from local tugs.
The Kobe Office of the Japan Coast Guard reports it will be investigating reporting that there was a “fresh breeze” blowing but weather conditions were considered to be fine at the time of the incident.
According to International news, the 226-foot long tanker, called the Ace Hana, weighs 1787 DWT and is operated by Hana Marine, Korea. It is registered in Panama. The ship left Ulsan in South Korea and was coming to Kobe when it was stuck and could not move.
As explained, the stern of the tanker was wedged against the Rokko Ohashi Bridge’s pillars, and the bow swung towards the harbour walls, making it impossible for the ship to navigate.
When Kobe Coast Guard was informed, two tugs were sent to the scene, freed the tanker from the bridge after two hours. The tanker moved to a closeby wharf for inspections.
As informed, none of the 14 crew were injured, and there was no oil spill or pollution.
