https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-italian-coast-guard-monitoring-after-vessels-collide-off-sicily

In a recent maritime incident off the eastern coast of Sicily, a collision occurred involving two vessels, notably the Peter Doehle-managed containership EF Olivia and the Turkish-owned general cargo ship, Hayriye Ana.The EF Olivia, weighing 42,200 deadweight tons (dwt), was en route to the Italian port of Augusta. Constructed in 2006 and currently registered in Portugal, the vessel suffered a midships hull breach at or below the waterline. Conversely, the Hayriye Ana, an 8,300 dwt vessel registered in Liberia, was voyaging from Istanbul to A Coruna, Spain.

Collisione in mare a 14mn da #CapoPassero tra un cargo liberiano e una portacontainer portoghese. La #GuardiaCostiera ha inviato mezzi navali, un elicottero e un Atr42 per intervenire in caso di soccorso e monitoraggio ambientale. Le 2 unità navigano ora verso le coste siciliane. pic.twitter.com/23vfI18Xd7

— Guardia Costiera (@guardiacostiera) April 22, 2024

Following the collision, the Italian Coast Guard, or Guardia Costiera, swiftly dispatched a helicopter, airplane, and vessel to the area, commencing monitoring operations. Despite the incident, no pollution has been reported thus far. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, with the extent of damages and potential implications for maritime safety subject to ongoing assessment.