Ambassador Cruise Line
Maritime authorities have confirmed an incident involving a passenger liner and a cargo ship in the Cape Town harbour.
The SA Maritime Safety Authority said the incident occurred on Friday during berthing of the Ambience cruise ship and the Grey Fox cargo ship at the Cape Town Harbour.
Spokesperson, Tebogo Ramatjie, said the Ambience made contact with another vessel and the quay.
“We are relieved to confirm that there have been no injuries because of this incident.
“Furthermore, there is no risk to the environment, nor to the safety of the vessel or the port. The Ambience sustained minor damages,” he said.
Ramatjie said that the Port Authority was actively managing the situation.
“A SAMSA surveyor is currently on-site conducting a thorough assessment to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and to evaluate the extent of the damage,” he added.