Collision between MT Sea Spike and MV Sun Shine at Chattogram Port outer anchorage
On August 14, 2026, the oil tanker MT Sea Spike (carrying 33,000 MT diesel) and the bulk carrier MV Sun Shine (carrying 52,000 tons of wheat) collided at the Alpha anchorage of Chattogram Port. The incident resulted in hull damage and water ingress in the MV Sun Shine's engine room, while the MT Sea Spike suffered an engine room crack, water ingress, and power failure. Strong currents were identified as a contributing factor. No casualties or oil spills were reported. Port authorities, the Navy, and the Coast Guard conducted rescue, stabilization, and water pumping operations using the tugboat Kandari-8.
Involved entities
3 RecordsMT Sea Spike
MV Sun Shine
Kandari-8
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Port authority deployed powerful tugboats for rescue, stabilization, and water pumping.
Bangladesh Navy
Naval branch of the armed forces for maritime security and rescue
Deployment of rescue team to manage the situation and assist with water pumping.
Other
Other response agencies
Rescue operations and water pumping from the damaged vessel.