Video: Japanese Car Carrier Grounded, All 12 Crew Members Safe

Video: Japanese Car Carrier Grounded, All 12 Crew Members Safe

The Coast Guard of Japan and the Transport Safety Board are looking into a grounding accident.

A car carrier named Suou, weighing 6100 DWT, constructed recently in 2019, was grounded while sailing into the calm sea and favourable weather conditions. However, it was in a busy lane when it happened.

Video Credit: ANNnewsCH/YouTube

The 590 m long car carrier loaded 100 cars in Japan and left from Port of Hakata on the 20th of November. It was destined for Iwakuni Port, but it touched the bottom at...

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