Compare and contrast to the recent collision of Chinese combat ships around the Philippines - much more severe damage, much less severe outcome.

Someone needs to take a very hard look at this.

It's more illustrative of the state of readiness of the ship and crew than construction or crew quality or anything else.

Furthermore, just plowing head on into something is way more survivable for a ship than a side swipe. I would say it actually took less damage, albeit more dramatically visible above the waterline.

If you are making this comparison to build quality, I think there are some large problems in your logic.

The Chinese combat ships were at a much higher level of combat readiness, and hence a lot more crew who knew what they were actively doing and had their stations prepared accordingly.

The Norwegian vessel had most of her crew asleep and we're navigating in friendly waters.