A German cargoship has hit the side at Den Helder in the Netherlands.

Local reports blamed a technical fault for the incident involving the 8,000-dwt Pemba (built 2008) on Tuesday evening.

An audible crunch accompanies footage of the accident made available by NH News.

The vessel was en route from Haifa in Israel and has damaged its bow. AIS data showed it moored at the port on Wednesday.

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