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Zodiac cape hits reef in Indonesia

Zodiac Maritime’s 2014-built Indian Partnership capesize bulk carrier hit a reef in the Seram Sea in eastern Indonesia yesterday.

The ship was carrying a cargo of bauxite from Australia to China when it struck the reef, with the hull breached and quickly taking on water.

The ship can be seen listing to starboard and down at the head, in images released by the Indonesian navy.

“After hitting the reef, the vessel proceeded under her own power to shallow water near Misool Island, Indonesia where she is now safely afloat at anchor,” a spokesperson for Zodiac Maritime said.

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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