Erna Oldendorff Collided with Japanese Bridge

The Oldendorff Carriers vessel Erna Oldendorff struck the Oshima bridge on its way to Etajima, Japan on Monday, October 22.

A press notification from the dry bulk shipping company said that no people were hurt and there are no reports of pollution at this time.

Immediately after the incident Oldendorff Carriers informed all relevant authorities and parties.

The vessel is following instructions of the Japanese Coast Guard and has moved to a safe anchorage.

The cause of the accident is still unknown. There is currently an investigation by the Japanese Coast Guard to which Oldendorff Carriers is offering its full cooperation.

Regardless of the full details of the cause of the incident Oldendorff Carriers would like to apologise for the disruption caused to anyone as a result of the unfortunate events.

Local media reported that the accident caused cutting off water supply to 9,000 households. The water pipe under the bridge broke up, leaving thousands of islanders without water supply. TV and Internet cables were also broken.