A third of the cargo lost overboard by Maersk Eindhoven, which lost 260 containers in the Pacific on 17 February, were carrying MSC customer cargo with a further 20 MSC containers damaged confirmed the Swiss line.
[s2If is_user_logged_in()]The 13,100TEU vessel is deployed on the 2M Alliance’s TP6/Pearl service and the ship remains in Janapese waters, while Maersk is awaiting clearance by Japanese authorities for transit into APM Terminals Yokohama on 25 February.
Once at berth, the vessel will be inspected to assess the status of any containers damaged onboard and the amount of time required to fix the vessel. “This assessment will require some time and may impact the vessel’s schedule,” said MSC in its announcement.
Maersk noted that company surveyors and salvors were on the ship on 22 February, reviewing vessel and safety conditions. “We expect to be able to share more details in the days ahead when we have clarity on the timing these activities will encompass,” added the Danish carrier.
The ship’s engine and seaworthiness are in good working order and the port call repairs will address some steel railings, inspection of hatch covers and other activities that the surveyors might find, according to an update.
“At this point in time, we have ensured that all replacement materials and welding activities can be performed in port. This is subject to change in the event our inspection and survey process finds new items to repair,” stated Maersk.
The vessel will resume normal service routing once these repairs are completed, according to the Copenhagen-based line which believes that the next days will show better definition to the estimated amount of time needed in port prior to departing for Los Angeles.
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