Watch: Coaster Grounded On A Highway In Japan

A general cargo vessel dubbed POSEIDON reportedly ran onto a highway embankment based in Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan, on 29 November while sailing to Hiroshima from Mitajiri.

The vessel was refloated around 09:40 (per Tokyo time) and taken to Yanai Anchorage for further inspection. The extent of the damages remains unknown.

Video Credits: 中国新聞社 / You Tube

POSEIDON was constructed in 2016, and it flies the flag of Japan. The manager is Fujita Shoji KK (AIS).

References: Fleetmon, Maritime Bulletin

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