Today, during daylight hours, the general cargo ship MV Niumath, built in 1991 collided with other vessels alongside at the old Tuticorin harbour. She is 30 years old.
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Before coming to a halt, she is said to have lost control of her engines and collided with two other ships.
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Ship particulars
| IMO number | 9016131 |
| Vessel Name | NIUMATH |
| Ship type | General Cargo Ship |
| Flag | Saint Kitts & Nevis |
| Homeport | Malé, Maldives |
| Gross Tonnage | 299 |
| Summer Deadweight (t) | 380 |
| Length Overall (m) | 45 |
| Beam (m) | 8 |
| Year of Built | 1991 |
Cargoes carried by the MV Niumath
Normally, she transports perishable goods from Tuticorin to the Maldives.
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Her operator is MIDSEA SHIPPING LINE COMPANY PVT LTD, IMO / Reg. No.: 9072927.
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She was being commanded by a Maldivian Master at the time of the incident.
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The incident is currently being investigated by the authorities.
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