Two bulk carriers, 37,700 dwt, SE Nicky, and the 63,400 dwt IOLAS, collided while transiting the Panama Canal.

Bulk carrier IOLAS contacted by her portside bulk carrier SE NICKY starboard, in front of Pedro Miguel Lock, Panama Canal. Both ships were transiting Canal in northern direction, to Atlantic.

Both ships sustained slight damages but the collision did not affect ship transit and both vessels continued their transit. No injuries to crew was reported.

“After attending the case according to security protocols, and as dictated by the operating rules of the Panama Canal, an investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the incident,” the ACP said via social media.

Traffic in the Panama Canal was not affected.