What Crew Members Say About Xin-Fei-Zhou

The 'Xin Fei Zhou', a vessel involved in a minor incident with the new locks of the Panama Canal, has attracted attention after its allision on July 21, 2016. The mishap occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. but fortunately did not inflict significant damage on the ship itself. After successfully navigating through the lock, the 'Xin Fei Zhou' anchored at Agua Clara, where the Panama Canal Authority initiated an investigation into the event. For more detailed coverage, including photos, refer to these French news reports: [El Siglo](http://elsiglo.com/panama/buque-accidenta-agua-clara/23952521) and [TVN-2](http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/Buque-sufre-accidente-Canal-ampliado_0_4534796526.html).

On July 21, the COSCO container ship XIN FEI ZHOU encountered a mishap while navigating through the newly constructed Agua Clara dock on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. During its transition from the Pacific to the Atlantic, the vessel collided with the wall of the lock, resulting in a significant gash extending several meters above the waterline. Fortunately, canal officials reported that, despite the damage to the ship, the Agua Clara dock sustained only minor damage and remained fully operational. Moreover, maritime traffic in the area was not impacted by this incident, ensuring smooth operations in the canal.