How Container ship CAP SAN ANTONIO breached the hull in ferry pontoon contact, Brazil

Container ship CAP SAN ANTONIO contacted the landing pontoon of Santos – Guaruja commute ferry in the afternoon of June 20, 2021, while leaving Santos, Brazil, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “The ship dragged pontoon for some time, and sustained portside hull breach above the waterline, probably in the ballast tank area.

“CAP SAN ANTONIO was taken to the outer anchorage and anchored, for investigation, survey, probably for some temporary repairs. She’s bound for Paranagua.”