Tanker SINAR MALAHAYATI collided with tanker FORTUNE PACIFIC XLIX at oil terminal anchorage, Merak port, Java, Sunda Strait, while approaching oil terminal. FORTUNE PACIFIC XLIX was leaving port, probably maneuvering to anchor. According to ships’ tracks, accidents took place late Apr 9 or early Apr 10. FORTUNE PACIFIC XLIX suffered superstructure damages in starboard area with bridge wing broken and dangling, SINAR MALAHAYATI suffered bow damages. SINAR MALAHAYATI remained at anchored until morning Apr 12, she was berthed at terminal at around noon that day. She arrived from Saudi Arabia. FORTUNE PACIFIC XLIX was anchored too, and as of morning Apr 13, remained at anchor.
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