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Heavy collision in Bahrain

The HMS 'Chiddingfold' was in allision with the HMS 'Bangor' (IMO: 4906783), while docked in Bahrain on Jan 18, 2024. Both vessels suffered damage. The HMS 'Chiddingfold' reversed into the HMS 'Bangor' after a mechanical failure. The incident caused a significant hole in the hull, which is constructed of glass-reinforced plastic. The HMS 'Bangor' was teetering on the edge of sinking after the incident, after the HMS 'Chiddingfold' nearly destroyed the galley and bedrooms. However, despite the severity of the crash, none of the 39 crew members aboard HMS 'Bangor' were injured. The incident occurred during the ongoing Operation Kipion, which aims to safeguard crucial oil and trade routes in the region. There was no timeline yet for when the vessel can return to frontline duties. A team is traveling to Bahrain to assess the full extent of the damage and investigate the circumstances.