Containers Lost in North Pacific Ocean Due to Loose Lashings

Capt. John

The MAIB published an investigation report on the loss of 137 containers from the containership CMA CGM G. Washington.  The report highlights the details pertaining to the reasons for the accident.

What happened?

At 0127 on 20 January 2018, the UK fagged container ship CMA CGM G. Washington
unexpectedly rolled 20° to starboard, paused for several seconds then rolled 20° to port.
The ship was experiencing heavy seas in the North Pacifc Ocean while on passage from
Xiamen, China to Los Angeles, USA....

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