Less serious accident with bulk carrier Pearl Island, IMO 9801720

2020-08-06
L-20/21
Klaipeda State Seaport

On 6 August 2020, ship Pearl Island registered in China (Hong Kong), moored at the quay in Klaipeda State Seaport with the assistance of tugs. The pilot was on board. During mooring operation, the ship contacted berth fender, resulting in a bent in the ship's hull, damage to the ship's ballast water tank, and slight damage to the port facilities. No damage to the environment sustained, no people were injured.

Status of safety investigation
2020-08-06 Preliminary assessment launched
2020-09-11 Decision to start safety investigation
2020-11-25 Consultation
2021-03-04 Safety investigation report
2021-03-05 Letter to SE Klaipėda State Seaport Authority concerning the submition of the safety recommendation
2021-03-05 Letter to Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania concerning the submition of the safety recommendation
2021-03-24 Reply letter from SE Klaipėda State Seaport Authority
2021-04-09 Reply to SE Klaipėda State Seaport Authority concerning the safety recommendation
2021-05-31 Reply letter from Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
2021-06-09 Reply to Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania concerning the safety recommendation
2023-01-09 Reply letter from Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
2023-01-09 Reply to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania concerning the safety recommendation