Investigators probing the collision between MSC Chitra and MV Khalijia III off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday suspect that human error on the part of one or both navigators of the vessels was responsible for the incident.
MSC Chitra had moved out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) on Saturday while Khalijia III was moving to dock at the Mumbai Port Trust for repairs, when the incident happened.
"The exact cause of the mishap would be known only after a detailed investigation instituted by the Director General of Shipping, but it appears that it was human error on the part of thenavigators," a senior official said.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as well as state departments in Raigad district have advised people not to consume fish for some time, as they might be contaminated due to the oil spill near the Mumbai harbour.
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