Bulk carrier HAKATA QUEEN loaded with coal went out of control after unmooring at Barranquilla port, Colombia, at around 1200 LT Sep 9.
The ship struck nearby aux pier with moored tug, and literally, wiped away pier. After contact, HAKATA QUEEN dropped anchor and was taken under control.
Later she was taken out of port and anchored at Barranquilla outer anchorage, where she’s to remain until Sep 12 or 13, subject to investigation, inspection and completion of all formalities. Cause of ship’s NUC unknown, probably mechanical failure.
Bulk Carrier HAKATA QUEEN is currently located at NCSA – North Coast South America at position 11° 05′ 50.5″ N, 074° 54′ 16.2″ W as reported by MarineTraffic Terrestrial Automatic Identification System on 2022-09-11 18:25 UTC (1 minute ago)
The wind in this area at that time blows from North direction at force 3 Beaufort.
The vessel is currently at port BARRANQUILLA ANCH, CO and her next destination is RICHARDS BAY, ZA
HAKATA QUEEN (IMO: 9760108) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2016 (6 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama.
It’s carrying capacity is 60410 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 8.5 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 199.99 meters and her width is 32.25 meters.
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Sources : Marine Traffic + Maritime Security
