Box ship strikes dock in Vancouver Harbour

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A containership damaged its hull when it struck a dock at Vancouver, The Province newspaper reported. The Malta-flagged CMA CGM Attila, which was docking at the time, hit the Centerm terminal dock in Burrard Inlet and had a puncture to a ballast tank. An investigator said a British Columbia coastal pilot was aboard and was being interviewed about the accident.

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By Professional Mariner Staff