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Bulkcarrier torn up in collision

The Brazilian bulkcarrier "Norsul Camocim", which had come from Porto de Tubarao on June 7 carrying a cargo of coal was in collision with the "Hanjin Odessa" which was moored with a cargo of soybeans at warehouse 39 in the Port of Santos in the arly afternoon of June 10, 2013. The "Norsul Camocim" headed to the terminal Usiminas in Cubatao with an ETA of 1 p.m. However, the "Norsul Camocim" suffered an engine failure, hit the "Hanjin Odessa" and tore a gash of 25 meters in its hull at port side in the ballast tank region causing a leakage. Next, the cargo ship also allided with a shiploader, which was damaged too, and part of the equipment fell into the water at warehouse 38. The conveyor was taken out of service. The "Norsul Camocim" which suffered damage at the port side foreship was berthed at the Usimins terminal at warehouse 32 on order of the Maritime Administration. Experts carried out an inspection of the two vessels and the police launched an investigation. Both vessels were prevented from leaving port. Portuguese reports with photos and video: http://www.atribuna.com.br/noticias.asp?idnoticia=193215&idDepartamento=5&idCategoria=0 http://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/noticia/2013/06/navio-de-bandeira-brasileira-bate-ao-fazer-manobra-no-porto-de-santos.html