Tanker spills oil off Chinese port after collision
April 27, 2021
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BEIJING (AP) A tanker spilled oil into the sea off one of China’s busiest ports Tuesday after being struck by another vessel, the government and the ship s manager said.
The A Symphony was hit at about 8:50 a.m. by a bulk carrier, Sea Justice, according to the tanker’s manager, Goodwood Ship Management Pte. Ltd. of Singapore. It said the collision caused a breach in cargo and ballast tanks.
Operations to contain and clean up the spill were under way, Goodwood said.
The A Symphony was anchored outside Qingdao, southeast of Beijing, the Maritime Safety Administration said.