Bulk carrier while unmooring at Ust Luga port, Russia, Baltic, contacted berthed bulk carrier DIVA, at around 0300 Moscow time Mar 25, DIVA mooring lines broke up. DIVA portside hull in cargo holds area suffered large dent and most probably, breach. MARCO is understood to sustain some damages too, but there’s no detailed information yet. MARCO was anchored at Ust Luga outer anchorage, for inspection and investigation, the ship is to sail to Tallinn. DIVA remained berthed, she arrived on Mar 23.
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