2 bulk carriers collide on China's Yangtze River, Singapore reports

Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. owns 1 ship; other vessel spilled fuel oil

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China's Yangtze River in 2022, seen during a drought. Two bulk carriers reportedly collided on the river on Dec. 30. © Reuters

(Reuters) -- Two bulk carriers collided on China's Yangtze River, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday, adding that no injuries to the crew were reported.

Vega Dream, owned and operated by Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, collided with Yangze 22, the bulk carrier sailing under the Singaporean flag, on Dec. 30, although the vessels were in stable condition, the MPA said.

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