Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Florentia

On March 25, 2017, at 11:15 a.m., the cargo ship 'Florentia' experienced a significant mishap while departing a dock in Southampton, Hampshire. The vessel collided with the entrance of the former King George V dry dock, resulting in a staggering 100-foot fissure along its hull. The incident occurred as 'Florentia' was maneuvering through a tight berth and struck a concrete quay wall, causing catastrophic damage to its side. Following the allision, the ship was gradually towed out to sea where it would require extensive repairs due to the approximately four-meter-long hole that had formed. The King George V dry dock is being utilized for bulk cargo loading; however, its entrance presents navigational challenges, being narrower than the surrounding docks. For more coverage, including reports with photos and videos, visit the following links: [Daily Mail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4350278/Moment-100ft-hole-tears-open-ship-Southampton.html#ixzz4cRSXoMOW) and [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3182761/huge-cargo-ship-is-left-with-13ft-hole-in-its-side-after-hitting-a-concrete-quay-wall-as-it-came-into-shore/).