Ships Transiting Panama Canal Collide In Heavy Fog

gCaptain tells us:

Panama Guide brings us news of a collision between the bulk carrier White Mist (IMO 7821506) collided with the bulker Miltiades (IMO 8208323) south of canal marker 101, in the curve heading into the Cuebra Cut. Here is a clip of the story:

Both
of the canal pilots responsible for navigating the vessels through the
Panama Canal were “step H,” meaning they are very experienced and fully
rated. The accident occurred in a thick fog in very poor visibility
conditions. The two vessels hit head-on and actually became “welded” or
stuck together. They were towed back to the moorings in Gamboa where
they were separated. The White Mist was taking on some water but is not
in danger of sinking. Damage to both vessels was considerable but no
one was injured in this accident. Read More…