Panama-flagged reefer Woman Rosemary, owned by Japan’s Doun Kisen, collided with the breakwater and spilled oil whereas exiting the Japanese Hakata Port in Fukuoka.
The incident came about final night time at round 23.45 hrs native time with 22 crewmembers onboard, all reported secure. The reason for the accident is unknown, nevertheless, a mistake in maneuvering is suspected. Native media reported that there have been no waves and visibility was good on the time of the accident.
The vessel suffered a crack within the bow however is alleged to be in steady situation with no hazard of sinking. In response to the Fukuoka Coast Guard Station, there is no such thing as a affect on the navigation of different ships and the oil spill is being contained.
The Coast Guard and the salvage firm are trying into choices on easy methods to separate the Woman Rosemary from the breakwater. The 2008-built ship was loaded with bananas and was on its solution to Kobe Port.