The container ship Safmarine Nokwamda collided with the container ship Tianjin, while berthing at Busan Container Terminal, on March 2. Both ships sustained damages, while several containers fell from Tianjin.
The collision took place while the ‘Safmarine Nokwanda’ was berthing at the port. At that time it hit the stern of Tianjin.
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Tianjin sustained serious damages, while a number of containers were crushed and fell overboard. As for Safmarine Nokwanda, it also suffered damages to the bow.
According to sources, no one was injured because of the incident.
Maersk’s South African unit Safmarine is operating Safmarine Nokwanda, while Tianjin is owned by Germany’s NSB Holding and is currently chartered to ZIM.
Both ships have now departed Busan and are continuing their voyages. Safmarine Nokwanda is going to China, with Tianjin heading to the Americas.
