It has been reported that containership MAERSK ESSEN has lost a very significant number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean on 16 January 2021.
The incident occurred whilst the vessel was on passage from Xiamen, China to the port of Los Angeles, USA, reportedly during severe weather.
It is reported that up to 750 containers may have been lost overboard and it is therefore also very likely that some containers will have collapsed or been damaged in the affected stacks, but remain on board. These containers will need to be removed or repositioned.
The vessel is understood to be continuing the voyage to Los Angeles where it is scheduled to arrive possibly as early as 22nd January, and WKW will make arrangements for surveyors to be in place in order to investigate the cause of the incident and to attend to any cargo surveys as may be necessary or possible.
In addition to recovery issues arising in respect of lost and/or damaged cargo, the schedule for the MAERSK ESSEN beyond Los Angeles seems almost certain to be delayed, which may therefore also adversely affect any time sensitive or refrigerated cargoes on board.
The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Xinde Marine News.
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