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On November 4, 2010, at 6 a.m., a serious maritime incident occurred 27 nautical miles north of Port Alfred involving the South African registered catamaran, "Pompos" (IMO: 9189938), and the cargo vessel "Sanko Spring." The "Pompos" was en route from East London to Port Elizabeth when it was reportedly struck by the "Sanko Spring." The three-member crew of the catamaran faced a daunting challenge, spending 90 minutes trying to secure the mast, which they feared could entangle with the ship’s propeller, potentially pulling them under. Initial assessments suggested that hazy weather conditions might have contributed to the collision; however, the investigation remains ongoing. The skipper of the "Sanko Spring" asserted that his vessel maintained a distance of at least 10 meters from the catamaran and denied any contact. Following the incident, the crew of the "Pompos" communicated with maritime authorities for urgent assistance, prompting investigators from Samsa to identify the "Sanko Spring" passing Port Elizabeth shortly after the event.