Report: Fuel Leak Detected after MSC Katyayni Hits Pier

November 20, 2018

Panama-flagged containership MSC Katyayni sprung a fuel leak after hitting a pier while manouvering in the port of Gebze, Turkey on November 19.

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Due to the impact, the ship breached its fuel tank on the portside, above waterline, Turkish daily Deniz Haber informed.

Based on the released footage from the incident, a containment boom has been placed around the vessel to curb the pollution to the environment.

There have been no reports of injuries. The 1996-built ship is listed as part of Zodiac Maritime’s fleet, and operated by MSC.

“The container ship MSC Katyayna allided with a pier while maneuvering under pilotage at the port of Gebze in Turkey, incurring minor hull damage and a small fuel leak. MSC took all appropriate action to remedy the situation, including coordinating with the harbour master and deballasting the remaining fuel to prevent any further discharge,” a spokesperson of MSC told World Maritime News.

The company said that the vessel is being repaired.

The cause of the incident is yet to be determined.