We have learned of a new incident involving the vessels SOUTHERN EXPLORER and BEST UNITY, which suffered a collision in the Singapore Straits and are now at Singapore.

SOUTHERN EXPLORER is a Panama flag, 2002 built, 88,552gt Bulk Carrier, on a voyage from Mauritius to Taiwan and Singapore, having previously called at India and Brazil.

BEST UNITY is a Panama flag, 1997 built, 35,885gt Bulk Carrier, on a voyage from China to Taiwan and Singapore, having previously called at European ports and Brazil.

Support vessels are reported to be nearby.

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