Bulk vessel in violent night collision at Port of Durban

Dramatic footage circulating on social media appears to show the Hawk S violently colliding with a quay at the Port of Durban.

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Wendy Sithole 1 minute read

Damaged Hawk S ship at the Port of Durban. Photo: SA Trucker

AS seen on various social media platforms, photos and video footage showed a Hawk S ship violently smashing into a quay of the harbour.

The dramatic incident reportedly took place on Monday, August 31, due to a suspected brake failure.

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Hawks S suffers severe damage in dramatic crash at Durban Harbour Photo: SA Trucker

In a statement today, Transnet National Ports Authority confirmed that the incident occurred at the Port of Durban on August 31. The authority said the vessel was moved to an alternative berth for inspections and that there were no reports of injuries. An investigation will be launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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Wendy Sithole

Wendy Sithole is currently a community media journalist, attached to Berea Mail (Durban). She first joined Caxton Newspapers in 2004. After a newsroom hiatus she rejoined Caxton in 2024. She is responsible for reporting through writing and photography, for both print copy and digital platforms. She studied Journalism and Social Sciences. Apart from reporting, Wendy possesses vast knowledge in the spheres Communication, of Public Relations and Events publicity.

Bulk vessel in violent night collision at Port of Durban

Dramatic footage circulating on social media appears to show the Hawk S violently colliding with a quay at the Port of Durban.

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