A modern ultramax bulker has been involved in a collision with an elderly chemical tanker off southern Malaysia.

The 63,300-dwt Sinica Graeca (built 2015) and the 30,400-dwt Chemroad Mega (built 2000) collided 3.2 nm off Tompok Utara near Pengerang, Kota Tinggi.

Unconfirmed reports say there has been some pollution, but its extent is unclear at this stage. However, there were no injuries to any crew.