Classification
- Incident type: Allision
- Severity: Medium
- Region: Other
Vessel Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Hawk S |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Flag State | Liberia [LR] |
| IMO Number | 1082782 |
| Gross Tonnage | 25175 |
| LOA (m) | 180 |
Incident Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
| Location | Port of Durban, South Africa |
| Region | Other |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Missing | |
| Direct Damage | |
| Economic Damage | |
| Investigation Body | TNPA |
Key facts
- TNPA identified 31 August 2026 as the incident date in a statement reported by Freight News.
- The ship struck a quay and sustained hull damage.
- No injuries had been reported when TNPA's statement was relayed.
- TNPA said response and operational teams attended and the ship was moved to another berth for inspection.
Narrative
Freight News reported that TNPA dated the allision to 31 August 2026. Hawk S sustained hull damage; TNPA said response teams attended, the ship moved to another berth for inspection, and no injuries had been reported.
Early reporting conflicts on the date: Freight News attributes 31 August to TNPA, while other reports give 1 or 2 September. The reviewed material gives no exact impact time or cause and does not establish damage to the quay, port effects, or investigation findings.
Investigation
TNPA said it would investigate the circumstances with relevant authorities. No findings were available in the reviewed reporting.