U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Cuauhtémoc Allision with Brooklyn Bridge
An allision is a maritime term for a vessel striking a stationary object, distinct from a collision between two moving objects.
NEW YORK — On May 18, 2025, at approximately 20:00 UTC, the Mexican Navy vessel Cuauhtémoc (ARM Cuauhtémoc, BE-01), a 297-foot sail training ship with 277 people on board, allided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, causing significant damage to all three masts and resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities among the crew.
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An allision (a maritime term for a vessel striking a stationary object, distinct from a collision between two moving objects) with a fixed structure like the Brooklyn Bridge highlights potential navigational challenges for tall ships in urban waterways.
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York responded swiftly, launching a crew from Coast Guard Station New York to the scene and establishing a safety zone between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge to secure the area.
The incident has prompted a multi-agency investigation and temporary maritime restrictions in the East River.
Acronym Index
NYPD: New York Police Department
UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
PST: Pacific Standard Time
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