Maersk-Tanjong

The German boxship "Colombo Express" has collided with the "Maersk Tanjong" in the Suez Canal off Port Said on Sep 29, 2014, at 5:33 UTC. The "Maersk Colombo" was clearing the Suez Canal Container terminal to join the second convoy, whilst the "Colombo Express" was proceeding through the convoy. It appeared the "Colombo Express" was attempting to overtake the "Maersk Tanjong" and when a left rudder was applied to come back to a parallel course, the rudder when hard to port. The collision resulted in a 20-metre dent to the left side of Colombo Express there were no injuries or pollution as a result of the incident. Three containers were lost over the side from the "Maersk Tanjong", one has been recovered. The second southbound convoy has been interrupted. The container ships were moored at the canal lakes until the investigation and the repairs were completed. Reports with photos and video: http://gcaptain.com/containerships-collide-suez-canal/ http://www.portsaid-alyoum.com/home/?p=47562 http://www.vesselfinder.com/news/2378-Update-Colombo-Express-collides-with--Maersk-Tanjong