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Allision in storm in Yalova

The container ship 'Palermo' (IMO: 9168207) broke lose from its moorings on Nov 19, 2023,at 7 a.m. due to adverse weather conditiond and allided with the product tanker 'VF Tanker 11' (IMO: 9645009), in Yalova. Both vessels were under routine maintenance repairs at the shipyard. Tugs attended the incident scene, and the 'Palermo' was re-berthed at the repair pier- Damage surveys made by crew and shipyard technical teams. The 'Palermo' suffered damages from the forward section above the water line. The 'VF Tanker 11' was damaged at the poop deck, starboard quarter, steering gear room, and pertinent sections. Detailed damage surveys of internal steel members, tanks, cargo holds, and cofferdams were under progress. Crew witness statements were collected by the Harbour Master incident investigation desk. Both vessels remained stationary in the shipyard at Yalova as of Nov 20.