Prabhu-Parvati Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a troubling incident at the Port of Matarani, the cargo ship 'Trans Catalonia', en route from Callao to pier 1-A, collided with another vessel, the 'Fairchem Silver'. This occurred on April 2, 2014, at approximately 06:30 a.m. The 'Fairchem Silver' was arriving from Mejillones and was in the process of loading ethanol at pier 1-C. The collision took place while the 'Trans Catalonia' was navigating within the turning basin when it experienced an unexpected engine failure, resulting in the allision with the 'Fairchem Silver'. The impact caused significant disruption as the 'Fairchem Silver' was violently pushed against pier 1-C, leading to the vessel being dislodged from its moorings. Following the incident, the 'Trans Catalonia' sustained considerable damage to its starboard bow, while the 'Fairchem Silver' reported a leak of ethanol into the water. Fortunately, the spill was contained within an hour as the ethanol rapidly volatilized at a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the allision, and both ships are undergoing class surveys and inspections. They have remained secured at their berths located at Matarani-TISUR. For further details and photos, Spanish reports are available at Diario Correo and La Republica.