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On September 4, 2019, at 1:30 PM, the tanker 'Kokusho Maru' was involved in a collision with the cargo vessel 'Seiyo Maru No. 8' at coordinates 34° 29.11' N, 133° 43.57' E, in proximity to Mizushima. This incident resulted in significant bow damage to both vessels. Furthermore, the 'Seiyo Maru No. 8' suffered damage to its hull, leading to water ingress. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or oil spills resulting from this maritime accident. The 'Kokusho Maru,' which had departed from Matsuyama on September 1, was moored at around 34° 28.51' N, 133° 41.01' E in Mizushima anchorage at the time. Subsequently, on September 6 at 9 AM, the 'Seiyo Maru No. 8' successfully entered the port of Mizushima.