The 20,550-cbm Navigator Aries (built 2008) was involved in an accident with the 2,450-teu Leo Perdana (built 2007) on Sunday, a spokesperson from owner Navigator Gas said.

A fire started as a result of the collision but was quickly extinguished.

Cooling works are currently being conducted on the Navigator Gas-owned ship.

The tanker was hit in the middle and suffered damage which is currently being assessed.

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