Two container ships collided at Hong Kong’s Kwai Tsing Container Port last Friday, causing minor damages and container losses but no injuries.
The 14,000 TEU vessel ONE Columba, built in 2018 and operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), was maneuvering to berth after sailing from Shenzhen, China, when it made contact with the anchored Clifford Maersk, a 7,060 TEU vessel built in 1999 and operated by Maersk Line.
At the time of the collision, Clifford Maersk was engaged in discharging operations.
The impact resulted in three containers falling into the water, which were later recovered. Local media reports indicate that ONE Columba sustained a two-meter-long breach in its bow.
Reports also suggest that the vessel lost power just before the incident and may have dropped anchor in response.
“Clifford Maersk was hit by the inbound ONE Columba while she was berthed in Hong Kong port. The allision caused minor damages to Clifford Maersk, but the crew are safe. We have conducted an inspection of the damages, and the vessel has left Hong Kong port on March 2,” Maersk stated.
Despite the damage, no crew injuries or oil spills were reported. Authorities cleared both vessels to continue their journeys on Sunday.
ONE Columba is now en route to Ningbo, China, while Clifford Maersk is sailing towards Shanghai.
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