MPA investigating collision between fishing vessel, bulk carrier

Video footage circulating online shows crew members on the smaller Chinese fishing vessel holding on to railings as it appears to tilt significantly.

Listen Summarise A collision occurred on Sept 17 in Singapore waters between the Chinese fishing vessel Lu Qing Yuan Yu and Panama-flagged bulk carrier First Margaux, with no injuries or pollution reported. The fishing vessel took on water but stayed afloat and was towed to Raffles Reserved Anchorage for assessment, with assistance from Singapore authorities. The Malacca and Singapore Straits are busy shipping lanes, handling a third of global containers and a quarter of seaborne trade, highlighting the importance of navigational safety. AI generated

SINGAPORE – A collision between a China-registered fishing vessel and a Panama-flagged bulk carrier in Singapore waters is being investigated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).