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In a significant maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Cape Mathilde' encountered a serious allision on April 18, 2019, when it was struck by the portside bow of the vessel 'Gülnak'. This collision occurred as the 'Gülnak' was maneuvering to dock at the Redcar Bulk Terminal along the River Tees, having just arrived from Ravenna with tug support. The coordinates of the incident were recorded at 54°37.52'N 001°09.23'W. The 'Gülnak' sustained considerable damage, including a 16-meter fracture along its port side, leading to an anchor being dislodged into one of its hatches and significant destruction to its forecastle. Meanwhile, the 'Cape Mathilde' faced severe impacts, with major breaches along its portside hull above the waterline, particularly affecting the cargo hold areas and the main deck. Prior to the incident, the 'Cape Mathilde' had docked at Teesport on April 6, 2019, after its journey from Rotterdam. Following the allision, the 'Gülnak' departed from Teesport on April 29 at 11:40 a.m., making its way to Besiktas Shipyard in Altinova, where it arrived on May 12 at 8 p.m. On the other hand, the 'Cape Mathilde' sailed from Teesport on May 8, taking a route towards Dunkirk, where it reached the Quay de Douvres for repairs on May 10 at 7:30 a.m. The ship eventually set sail from Dunkirk on June 16, 2019, with an estimated arrival at Teesport on June 17. For visual documentation of the allision, interested parties may refer to these links: [Photo 1](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2993497) and [Photo 2](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2993504).