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Repairs of collision damage completed

Repairs of damage to the "Patani", 11935 gt (IMO: 9373644), suffered in the collision with the "Simone"(IMO:9570656), in the evening of June 23 west of the Fehmarn Belt were completed at the Lindoe Shipyard on July 14. The ship left Vigeroe at 6.15 p.m. bound to Riga as next port of call, ETA July 16, 10 p.m.

Collision in Fehmarn Belt

The cargo vessel "Simone" was in collision with the "Patani" in the evening of June 23, 2016, west of the Fehmarn Belt, between Fehmarn and Lolland. The vessels were moving on crossing courses, the "Simone" was sailing in northern direction coming from Southampton via Kiel Canal to Nakskov, while the "Patani" was sailing in eastern direction, en route from Kalundborg to Swinoujscie. Both vessels suffered damages, extent unknown. The "Simone" continued the voyage and docked at Nakskov Berth 2 on June 214 at 6 a.m., the tanker was anchored near the collision site. The "Simone" left the port of Nakskov on June 27 at 11.30 a.m. bound to Abenraa, ETA 10 p.m. The "Patani" berthed at the Lindoe Shipyard OSS in Vigerö on June 27 at 4 a.m.