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In a dramatic maritime incident on December 24, 2018, the container ship CMA CGM Norma collided with the Chinese cargo vessel Yusheng 366, registering a deadweight tonnage (dwt) of 980 and identified by MMSI: 412523170. The collision occurred during the early hours in the Pearl River estuary, specifically at coordinates 22° 16'N 113° 47'E, approximately 20 miles southwest of Hong Kong. Following the impact, the Yusheng 366 sank, but thankfully, its crew was successfully rescued. Following the accident, only the accommodation block of the cargo ship remained above water. At the time of the incident, the CMA CGM Norma was en route from Nansha Port to Singapore. The container ship anchored near the site of the collision for necessary inspections and investigations. As of December 26, the CMA CGM Norma remained stationed at the coordinates 22° 3.68'N 113° 51.90'E. For further details and visuals of the incident, visit the report here: http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/asia/cargo-vessel-sinks-on-collision-with-cma-cgm-boxship.html

A recent conflict regarding the payment structure between local bar pilots and one of the world’s largest container shipping companies almost resulted in the cancellation of a scheduled call at the Port of Oakland for a massive cargo vessel. This dispute is reflective of broader tensions over the pilotage fees that shipping companies are required to pay for the safe passage of their oversized vessels into and out of the port. Typically, the San Francisco Bar Pilots assign one pilot to guide a ship through the Bay; however, they are advocating for an updated protocol to enhance safety. This includes a proposal requiring two pilots for vessels exceeding 1,115 feet in length and for nighttime operations involving ships over 1,000 feet long. The recommendations aim to ensure safer navigation amid growing concerns for maritime safety in the region.