Dutch freighter collided with Maersk jack-up oil rig

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General cargo ship FLUVIUS TAVY collided with berthed jack-up rig MAERSK GIANT at Esbjerg Harbor Denmark in the morning May 17, while maneuvering in the harbor. Loss of control said to be the cause, Captain allegedly wronged turning time. Reportedly, both freighter and rig suffered minor damages. MAERSK GIANT is awaiting her next deployment, FLUVIUS TAVY has arrived from Emden.
Photos full-scale: https://www.jv.dk/erhvervesbjerg/Skib-kolliderer-med-Maersk-borerig-i-Esbjerg-Havn/artikel/2611828
General cargo ship FLUVIUS TAVY, IMO 9501710, dwt 4200, built 2009, flag Bahamas, manager AMASUS Shipping Netherlands.
Jack-up rig MAERSK GIANT, IMO 8415768, GT 16425, flag Denmark.

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My name is Nikolay Torkin, I’m Merchant Marine Master, presently in command of feeder container ship trading in South East Asia. My family lives in Prague, Czech Republic. Mikhail provides me with daily accidents reports, I send him information with regards to accidents and container ships.