![Incident Photos: Collision in River Humber Approach [AIS Recreation]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12346702_519697051540155_1195742172_n-1.jpg)
Updated: December 8, 2015 (Originally published December 7, 2015)
On Friday, December 3, 2015, the DFDS ro-ro ferry Primula Seaways collided with the car carrier City of Rotterdam off Immingham, England on the approach to the River Humber. Damage was sustained by both vessels.
The incident photos below were sent into us via Facebook.
The accident is under investigation by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Below is the AIS recreation from VesselFinder.com:
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