Container ship rams North Harbor pier

PIER 2 RAMMED. The bow of MV Ocean Abundance remains aground after the ship accidentally rammed a section of Pier 2 in North Harbor, Manila on Monday (Aug. 10, 2020). The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the incident was attributed to engine malfunction by the ship’s crew. (Photo courtesy of PCG via PNA)

MANILA – A cargo ship on Monday accidentally rammed a portion of Pier 2 in North Harbor, Manila, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

In a situation report, the PCG said the accident involved MV Ocean Abundance, a cargo vessel with 5,593 gross tonnage (GT) owned by Oceanic Container Lines Incorporated, and damaged five to 10 meters of Pier 2 at around 3:10 a.

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It said the initial investigation showed the incident was caused by technical malfunction as reported by the ship’s crew.

“According to the crew, the incident was caused by an engine problem as the reverse of said vessel malfunctioned,” the PCG said.

While the ship sustained damage on the bow, it said there were no signs of an oil spill in the area.

Meanwhile, PCG personnel in its sub-station in North Harbor will continue to monitor the area and report on any development, it said.