Watch: Japanese warship collides with dock in Brisbane

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The Japanese warship ‘JS Kunisaki’ collided into Brisbane’s Portside Wharf while trying to dock, Tuesday, 17 June. There were no injuries of crew onboard or spectators but the vessel was left visibly damaged.

Video footage from the time of the incident shows the 178-metre ship swinging its stern right around and straight into the wharf, causing surrounding objects to shake.

The causes of the incident are yet to be determined, although local media indicate poor judgement as key cause.

The warship,...

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