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On Sep 29, 2019, at 2.15 p.m. the ore carrier 'Wugang Atlantic', while manoevering to berth in Itaqi, was in collision with the 'Berge Phan Xi Pang' in the Bay of São Marcos off São Luís. The 'Berge Phan Xi Pang' was just leaving the Vale Terminal at São Luis when the accident occurred. Both ships suffered damage and anchored off Itaaqui for investigations. The port captain of Maranhão launched an investigation into the cause. No pollutants and no injuries were reported. The 'Wugang Atlantic' left São Luis Anchorage on Oct 10 and proceeded to Curacao for repairs. The 'Berge Phan Xi Pang' proceeded to Vila do Conde Port to discharge its remaining cargo, and subsequently a decision about repairs will be taken. On Dec 29 the ship docked at the Zhoushan IMC-YongYue Shipyard and sailed again on Jan 11, 2020, bound to Kwinana/Bunbury with an ETA as of Jan 27.

Berge Bulk welcomes the delivery of Berge Phan Xi Pang, its new vessel built by the Imabari Group in the Imabari Shipyard. She was delivered on 30th May 2017 at 0838 hrs (JST). Sailing under the flag of Isle of Man, Berge Phan Xi Pang embarks on her maiden voyage carrying steel pipes from Kimitsu, Japan for discharge in Batam, Indonesia. In line with Berge Bulk’s ‘Less is More’ energy efficient program, the 38,000 DWT vessel is equipped with a larger, de-rated and better tuned main engine for enhanced fuel efficiency. Berge Phan Xi Pang is additionally fitted with an air-type stern tube seal, a Marine Growth Prevention System and several other features that add to its energy efficient design. She is also the 100th ship of the series produced at the Imabari Shipyard.