Classification
- Incident Type: Allision
- Severity: Low
Vessel Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | ONE Columba |
| Vessel Names | ONE Columba / Clifford Maersk |
| Vessel Type | Container |
| Flag State | Japan [JP] |
| IMO Number | 9806055 |
| Gross Tonnage | 146694 |
| LOA (m) | 364 |
| Breadth (m) | 50.6 |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Owner/Operator | Ocean Network Express Pte Ltd, Singapore |
Incident Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 2025-03-01 |
| Location | Modern Terminals, Kwai Tsing Container Terminal, Hong Kong |
| Region | China |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Missing | |
| Cargo Loss | 3 containers overboard; later retrieved |
| Outcome | Minor damage to both vessels; three containers were later retrieved; no injuries or pollution were reported. |
| Direct Damage | |
| Estimated Economic Damage | |
| Insured Loss | |
| Salvage/Cleanup Cost |
Key facts
- On 1 March 2025, ONE Columba allided with the berthed Clifford Maersk while proceeding to berth at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong.
- The Shipwreck Log article describes minor damage to both container ships; Splash247 reports that ONE Columba's bow struck Clifford Maersk's starboard bow.
- Three containers fell overboard from Clifford Maersk and were later retrieved.
- The articles report no injuries or pollution. They also report that authorities dispatched a response team and that the incident was under investigation.
Narrative
The two articles describe the same basic event. On the evening of 1 March 2025, the 364 m container ship ONE Columba was proceeding to berth after a voyage from Shenzhen Chiwan when it allided with the berthed Clifford Maersk at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong. Splash247 reports that the bow of ONE Columba struck Clifford Maersk's starboard bow. Shipwreck Log describes Clifford Maersk as a 347 m container ship and gives its IMO number as 9198575.
Both articles report minor or light damage and three containers falling overboard from Clifford Maersk before being retrieved. They also report no injuries, while Shipwreck Log reports no pollution. Shipwreck Log says that authorities dispatched a response team and that ONE Columba was later reported at a nearby anchorage.
The sources do not establish why the allision occurred. Shipwreck Log says news reports suggested that ONE Columba may have lost power and may have dropped its anchor in an emergency maneuver. Splash247 likewise says local media suggested a power loss, but does not mention the anchor maneuver. These remain reported possibilities rather than confirmed causes.
Sequence of events
| Date/time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-01 | ONE Columba proceeded to berth at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminal after a voyage from Shenzhen Chiwan and allided with berthed Clifford Maersk. |
| 2025-03-01 | The contact caused minor or light damage, and three Clifford Maersk containers fell overboard. |
| 2025-03-01 | The containers were later retrieved. Authorities dispatched a response team, and ONE Columba was later reported at a nearby anchorage. |
Contributing factors
| Factor | Evidence status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Possible loss of power | Reported | Both articles refer to reports or local media suggesting that ONE Columba lost power while approaching the terminal. Neither article establishes this as the cause. |
| Possible emergency anchor maneuver | Reported | Shipwreck Log says news reports suggested that ONE Columba may have dropped its anchor before the allision. Splash247 does not mention this maneuver. |
Investigation
Shipwreck Log reports that authorities dispatched a response team and that the incident was under investigation. The available articles do not identify the investigating body or provide official findings.