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Error in turning manoever caused allision

An error in a turning manoeuvre by the Greek bulkcarrier "Pireas" caused the allision with the "Polaris" in Singapore waters on Feb 9. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on March 28 that it has completed its probe into the incident and has issued a stern warning to the master of the "Polaris". The vessel had been anchored in a non-designated anchorage within the Singapore Port Limits when it was hit. No injuries were reported after the collision, which occurred against the backdrop of an ongoing maritime boundary dispute between Singapore and Malaysia. The MPA reminded the shipping community to ensure that vessels operating within Singapore Port Limits comply with the applicable regulations

Allision off Singapore

The bulkcarrier "Pireas" allided with the anchored "Polaris" on Feb 9, 2019, at 2.28 p.m. on the on the Johor Strait anchorage, Singapore, off Tuas while approaching Tanjung Pelepas upon its arrival from Newcastle. The "Pireas" was sighted entering Johor Baru Port Limits in Malaysian Territorial Waters at 2.15 p.m. During communication with the "Polaris" the bulkcarrier responded that it will steer clear of her. Despite the clear communication and definitive instructions given, the allision happened on first contact until both vessels were cleared of each other at 2.36 p.m. The "Pireas" with its port side scraped along the foreship of the Government ship which was moored in pos. 01° 14.08' N 103° 35.25' E. The "Pireas" resumed moving after allision and berthed in Tanjung West at 08.30 a.m. MARDEP has detained the vessel and crew for purposes of a preliminary inquiry. Report with photo and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy93N71wYYw https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/malaysia-ship-polaris-greece-collide-in-singapore-waters-11225750