Boxship Loses Power in North Pacific Due To “Bad Fuel”

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  • MSC Ariane had to stop at sea due to an engine issue due to bad quality of fuel.
  • The vessel has been diverted to Wakayama, Japan, for repairs.

The 13,000 TEU container ship MSC Ariane temporarily lost power in the North Pacific due to a fuel quality issue, operator Mediterranean Shipping Company advised clients.

Engine failure

MSC reported, “The container ship MSC Ariane, deployed on our Pearl service, had to stop at sea due to an engine issue due to bad quality of fuel on 2 April.”

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