Classification
- Incident type: Allision
- Region: North Sea
The MAIB describes the event as a collision and states that Primero was at anchor; contact with the anchored tanker is classified as an allision.
Vessel Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Mira / Primero |
| Primary vessel type | Container |
| Other vessel type | Crude oil tanker |
| Primary vessel flag state | Germany [DE] |
| Other vessel flag state | Bahamas [BS] |
| Primary vessel IMO number | 9336244 |
| Other vessel IMO number | 9741815 |
Incident Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 2026-08-27 |
| Location | Approximately 9 nautical miles east of Hartlepool, England |
| Region | North Sea |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | |
| Missing | |
| Direct Damage | |
| Economic Damage | |
| Investigation Body | MAIB |
Key facts
- The MAIB lists Mira and Primero as involved in an incident on 27 August 2026.
- Mira was a German-registered container ship; Primero was a Bahamas-registered crude oil tanker.
- Primero was at anchor approximately 9 nautical miles east of Hartlepool, England.
- The MAIB listed the case as a preliminary assessment on 2 October 2026.
Narrative
The MAIB lists contact between Mira (IMO 9336244) and the anchored tanker Primero (IMO 9741815) on 27 August 2026, about 9 nautical miles east of Hartlepool. The MAIB calls it a collision; this page classifies contact with the anchored vessel as an allision. The MAIB listed a preliminary assessment on 2 October 2026. Its entry does not state the contact sequence, consequences, damage, or cause.
Investigation
The MAIB listed the event as a preliminary assessment, meaning it was obtaining details to determine whether further investigation was warranted. No report or findings were linked from the entry reviewed.