Two Ships On Passage in Dover Strait Collide in Poor Visibility

The ‘Gas Arctic,’ LPG tanker currently in ballast, registered in Malta was on passage from Tees to Portland, with 14 crew aboard. The ‘Spring Bok’ cargo ship (pictured in thumb image), registered in the Netherlands was on passage from Amsterdam to Oranjestad, Aruba, with 22 crew aboard. The vessels collided on Saturday morning when visibility was less than half a mile.

Dover Coastguard requested the launch of the Dungeness all weather lifeboat and the assistance of HMS Tyne which was transiting the Strait.

Phil Davies, Watch Officer, Dover Coastguard, says: "The vessels have both incurred damage above the water line but are fully capable of making their way to Portland where they will be inspected.”

Gas Arctic Tanker: MarineTraffic.com

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Source: BYM Marine & Maritime News