KOLKATA : Singapore-registered container ship, ‘Nawata Bhum‘, struck a river embankment along the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, while en route to Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, on Wednesday (Aug 12). Shows the container-laden ship heading directly towards the riverbank. The ship does not appear to slow down or alter course before the collision. The ship’s horn can be heard sounding repeatedly as it approaches the riverbank. Moments later, the ship’s bow becomes lodged in the embankment.
Based on the footage reviewed by media, there were no other vessels in the ship’s immediate path at the time of the incident. The road running alongside the embankment also appeared deserted, with no visible damage from the collision apart from affected vegetation. News on vessel-tracking platform showed the vessel making a right turn north of Latpatia at around 10.26am (India time). Its declared next port of call was Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, formerly known as Kolkata Port.
According to information available, the ship failed to regain stability after taking a turn along the river bend near Diamond Harbour – about 50 kilometres south of Kolkata. Reports suggest a potential failure in the ship’s steering gear led to the crash.
No injuries have been reported in the incident. However, because the crash occurred near a ferry terminal, the ship repeatedly sounded its horn after losing control to warn people in the area.
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