On September 29, 2014, the 324-meter containership Colombo Express blew up and also pounded right into the side of the similarly-sized Maersk Tanjong throughout a transportation of the Suez Canal, causing what has actually turned into one of Youtube’s most legendary ship accident video clips.

The case happened when the Maersk Tanjong was removing the Suez Canal Container incurable on the north end of the canal to sign up with a 2nd convoy, while the Colombo Express was currently continuing with at the exact same factor, delivery resources validated at the time.

The accident triggered a 20-meter damage to the Colombo Express’ port bow and also 3 containers were knocked from Maersk Tanjong, yet no injuries or significant ecological damages happened because of this.

The source of the accident has actually not been openly revealed, nevertheless, an AIS replay of the accident reveals the Colombo Express was trying to surpass the Maersk Tanjong when it blew up, leading some guess some type of financial institution pillow impact or potentially a mechanical failing was responsible. Others joke it was an individual animosity amongst the captains (potentially over cigarettes).

Built in 2005, the 8,749 TEU Colombo Express when held the title of the globe’s biggest containership prior to it was gone beyond by the Emma Maersk concerning a year later on.

AIS Replay: Colombo Express Collides with Maersk Tanjong in Suez Canal