The car carrier CMA CGM Monza damaged its hull when it collided with a bridge pier at Bremerhaven port.

In the early hours of 21 April, a 200-metre-long car carrier, the 2024-built CMA CGM Monza, collided with a pier in Bremerhaven after strong winds made navigation difficult in a narrow section of the port. The incident took place at around 4:20 a.m. near the former swing bridge in the connecting port area. Gusty conditions were affecting movement in the busy harbour at the time. departed her berth in Kaiserhafen Zwei on Tuesday morning during windy and gusty conditions.

Windy and gusty conditions. 

The Maltese-flagged vessel  ( IMO 9953808, MMSI 249121000 ) was to be guided safely through the restricted passage, which is why the 56-year-old captain had requested an additional harbour tug. Despite taking extra precautions, the starboard side of the ship still struck the edge of the pier. departed her berth in Kaiserhafen Zwei on Tuesday morning during windy and gusty conditions. 

The impact ripped open the hull 

The impact ripped open the hull over a length of about six metres, roughly 2.5 metres above the waterline. The authorities confirmed that no crew members were injured in the incident, and that no fuel or other operating fluids had leaked into the water. After the incident, the authorities started an administrative investigation into the captain, as they began to look into what had happened.

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A sailing ban

A sailing ban has been issued for the car carrier by port officials. This means that the vessel cannot leave until its repairs are finished and its seaworthiness is checked again. Bremerhaven is one of Europe’s major automotive and cargo hubs, and tug support is often required for ship movements through its confined port sections, particularly during adverse weather.

Source : Agencies Image : VesselFinder

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