Erna Oldendorff Hits Bridge in Japan

The Oldendorff Carriers vessel Erna Oldendorff struck the Oshima bridge on its way to Etajima, Japan on Monday, October 22.
There were no injuries and no reports of pollution at this time, the company said confirming the incident.
“Immediately after the incident Oldendorff Carriers informed all relevant authorities and parties. The vessel is following instructions of the Japanese Coast Guard and has moved to a safe anchorage,” Oldendorff Carriers explained.
The cause of the accident is still unknown.  The Japanese Coast Guard is investigating the collision and Oldendorff Carriers is offering its full cooperation.
“Regardless of the full details of the cause of the incident Oldendorff Carriers would like to apologize for the disruption caused to anyone as a result of the unfortunate events,” the company said.
Based on the local reports the incident has resulted in the rupture of a water pipe under the bridge, leaving thousands of local islanders without water supply.

Oldendorff Carriers號船Erna Oldendorff於10月22日星期一前往日本Etajima的途中撞上了大島橋。
該公司表示,目前沒有受傷,也沒有污染報告。
事件發生後,Oldendorff Carriers立即通知所有有關當局和各方。該船正按照日本海岸警衛隊的指示行駛,並已移至安全停泊處,“ Oldendorff Carriers解釋道。
事故原因尚不清楚。日本海岸警衛隊正在調查這次碰撞,Oldendorff Carriers正在全力配合。
該公司表示,“無論事件原因的詳細情況如何,Oldendorff Carriers都會為因不幸事件而給任何人造成的破壞而道歉。”
根據當地的報導,這起事件導致了橋下水管的破裂,使數千名當地島民無法供水。

Information source: World Maritime News Staff , Image Courtesy: Shipping Spotting