Clifford-Maersk Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 28, 2025, a maritime incident occurred in Hong Kong involving the container ship 'ONE Columbia' (IMO: 9806055) and the berthed 'Clifford Maersk'. The 'ONE Columbia', which was navigating from Chiwan, lost power before the collision. It appears that in an attempt to avert disaster, the vessel dropped its anchor but ended up colliding with the starboard side of the 'Clifford Maersk' while attempting to maneuver to its designated berth at Kwai Chung No. 9 Terminal. The collision had immediate consequences, resulting in three containers from the 'Clifford Maersk' falling overboard. Additionally, the 'ONE Columbia' sustained a significant hull breach, measuring approximately two meters in length. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or oil spills resulting from the incident. The Hong Kong Marine Department acted swiftly, retrieving all lost containers from the water. In the aftermath, authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances surrounding the allision. Following the incident, the 'Clifford Maersk' was cleared to depart from the port on March 2 at 5 a.m. UTC, setting sail for Shanghai, with an estimated arrival time of March 4. Meanwhile, the 'ONE Columbia' also resumed its journey on March 2, heading toward Ningbo. For further details, you can view the report with video coverage at Seatrade Maritime.

In a significant drug bust, the Mexican Navy has successfully seized 177 kilograms of cocaine concealed in three cylindrical packages, each measuring 1.75 by 0.5 meters. These packages were discovered attached to the submerged section of the 'Clifford Maersk'. The operation, a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, concluded with Navy divers executing a final search after the vessel docked in Lazaro Cardenas on June 6, 2017. The 'Clifford Maersk', part of the Trans-Pacific AC2 Service, was scheduled to continue its journey to Manzanillo and Busan, South Korea, as its next ports of call.