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Laura Maersk (2018)

Laura Maersk and MSC Shuba B collided while manoeuvring in the Port of Callao, Peru; minimal damage was reported.

Classification

  • Incident Type: Collision
  • Severity: Low

Vessel Details

FieldValue
Vessel NameLaura Maersk
Vessel NamesLaura Maersk / MSC Shuba B
Vessel TypeContainer

Incident Details

FieldValue
Date2018-03-24
LocationPort of Callao, Peru
RegionOther
Coordinates-12.0865, -77.2234
Direct DamageMinimal damage reported

Key facts

  • Laura Maersk and MSC Shuba B collided while manoeuvring in Callao harbour.
  • The bow of Laura Maersk glanced MSC Shuba B.
  • Splash 247 reported that the damage was minimal.
  • The article reported that both vessels departed the port the following day.

Narrative

On 2018-03-24, Laura Maersk and MSC Shuba B collided while manoeuvring in the Port of Callao, Peru. Splash 247 reported that MSC Shuba B was an 11,000 TEU containership owned by Seaspan, while Laura Maersk had a capacity of 4,258 TEU. During the harbour manoeuvre, the bow of Laura Maersk glanced MSC Shuba B.

The article characterised the damage as minimal and reported that both vessels departed the port the following day. It did not specify the extent of physical damage to either vessel, whether any people were injured, whether cargo or pollution was affected, or the manoeuvring arrangements that preceded the contact. No official findings are identified in the available Splash report. The account therefore does not establish contributing factors or assign responsibility for the collision.

Sequence of events

Date/timeEvent
2018-03-24Laura Maersk and MSC Shuba B collided while manoeuvring in the Port of Callao.
2018-03-25The article reported that both vessels departed the port.

Investigation

No official investigation or findings are identified in the available Splash report.

References

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