Mega-boxship CMA CGM Laperouse collided with coaster Thebe in North Sea, in 53 29.3 N 004 44.8 E, off Tershelling, on Dec 23 2010.
Coaster survived collision with holes and water ingress, but with no immediate danger, CMA CGM Laperouse after being assured that coaster is safe, resumed voyage. Coaster went to Den Helder under own power, escorted by 3 rescue boats. CMA CGM Laperouse IMO 9454412, dwt 157138, 13344 TEU, built 2010, flag France. Thebe, general cargo, IMO 9199696, dwt 2500, built 2000, flag Antigua, operator MLB Manfred Lauterjung. Coaster should be rewarded by operator with memorial plate in commemoration of collision with one of the biggest boxships in the world, and coming out alive.
CMA CGM Laperouse IMO 9454412, dwt 157138, 13344 TEU, built 2010, flag France.
Thebe, general cargo, IMO 9199696, dwt 2500, built 2000, flag Antigua, operator MLB Manfred Lauterjung.