S'pore-registered cargo ship hits bridge in US, no reported injuries

A Singapore-registered bulk carrier came into contact with a bridge in New Jersey, United States, on Nov. 13 at about 2.15am (Singapore time).

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a news release on Friday that the vessel, named STRATEGIC ALLIANCE, struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.

No injuries, no major damage

According to MPA, there were no reported injuries to civilians or to crew members on board the vessel.

The vessel did not sustain major damage, and no marine pollution has been reported, MPA said.

Vessel now moored

MPA said the vessel is currently safely moored at the Kinder Morgan terminal in Pennsylvania.

The authority added that it was in contact with the vessel's management company and the relevant US authorities to establish the circumstances of the incident, and will investigate the incident.

The bridge has since been reopened to vehicular traffic.

According to CBS, two lanes, one in each direction, reopened to traffic at around 8:40pm local time, wihch is roughly 7.5 hours after the incident occurred.

The pedestrian path has not yet reopened, as bridge conditions are still being assessed and repairs are being made to the walkway.