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ONE Line Reports 60 Containers Overboard & 80 Damaged From ‘MV Madrid Bridge’ So Far

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As per Customer Advisory dated January 10, 2021, MV Madrid Bridge, serving in East Coast 4 (EC4) Service, suffered container collapse in the North Atlantic Ocean during transit to her next port of call in New York, USA.

Based on initial investigations, it is estimated that approximately 60 units were overboard, and 80 units were damage. The numbers may be updated after further investigations.

Representation Image – Credits: amsa.gov.au

The vessel is currently proceeding towards the East Coast of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/one-line-reports-60-containers-overboard-80-damaged-from-mv-madrid-bridge-so-far/

Port Of Rotterdam To Enforce New Regulations Regarding Lashing At Sea

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From 1 September, the Harbour Master’s division of the Port of Rotterdam Authority will effectively enforce in the event of violations of the new regulations of the Port Regulations regarding lashing at sea. This means violators may be booked. Since April, it has been prohibited for all seagoing vessels to lash or release containers and other goods while at sea. Until now, the Port Authority limited itself to providing information.

Image Credits: portofrotterdam.com

“This measure is in line with...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/port-of-rotterdam-to-enforce-new-regulations-regarding-lashing-at-sea/

Several Containers Are Lost At Sea In The Rush To Meet Delivery Deadlines

ONE Apus Docked at Kobe Port japan

As the pandemic pushes the demand for things, carriers are under pressure to deliver faster and in this rush several containers have been toppling over. Lately, there have been many incidents of container toppling over and getting lost at the sea, in recent times.

The high-speed delivery has sparked risks and errors in container safety. This has been the biggest recorded container loss spike in the last 7 years.

As many as 3000 boxes have been lost in the sea last year and in these first 4 months...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/several-containers-are-lost-at-sea-in-the-rush-to-meet-delivery-deadlines/

Container Stack Collapse Can Result In PTSD For Seafarers, Warns CSSS

Container Stack Collapse Can Result In PTSD For Seafarers - loss

Container Shipping Supporting Seafarers (CSSS) has voiced concern over the physical and psychological impact of a container stack collapse on the seafarer.

CSSS, a volunteer group established in 2017 by Philip Eastell, believes that stack failure can result not only in physical injury or fatality but also cause post-traumatic stress disorders and similar conditions.

“To be working onboard a large vessel during a major stow collapse must be an extremely stressful experience. The sheer movement of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/container-stack-collapse-can-result-in-ptsd-for-seafarers-warns-csss/

Watch: ONE Apus Reaches Port Of Kobe With Dislodged Containers

Chidori Ship Holding LLC as owners and NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd as managers of the container vessel ONE Apus (IMO# 9806079) can confirm that the ship is now safely berthed in the Port of Kobe after losing 1,816 containers overboard when it encountered severe weather on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Image Credits: @nobuya0827 – Twitter

A full safety inspection of the vessel and its remaining cargo will now take place with the assistance of local emergency services to ensure that there is no threat...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-one-apus-reaches-port-of-kobe-with-dislodged-containers/

Watch: Vessel UNI Florida Arrives In UAE With Toppled Containers

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Container ship UNI FLORIDA was involved in yet another incident of containers toppling off the stern of the vessel as it was on its voyage from Saudi Arabia, arriving at Jebel Ali on the 27th of July, 2020.

Images and videos shot by local observers have surfaced showing the container damage on the ship, as stacked containers leaned dangerously on its side, while some may have fallen into the sea.

The last incident similar to this had occurred in 2007 when the ship sailed under her maiden name:...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/watch-vessel-uni-florida-arrives-in-uae-with-toppled-containers/

Update: AMSA Allows ‘APL England’ To Sail Away For Repairs In China

APL England containers lost

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released APL England to allow the ship to sail from Australia to undertake repairs in China.

The ship will leave the Port of Brisbane this evening without cargo and with a new Master. AMSA inspectors attended APL England and were satisfied that the ship was fit to sail to China to undertake repairs. The ship’s previous Master who is facing multiple charges relating to the incident, will leave the ship and be repatriated home.

Prior to allowing...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/update-amsa-allows-apl-england-to-sail-away-for-repairs-in-china/

Update | Photos: AMSA Lays Charges Against The Master Of APL England

APL England containers lost

Charges have been laid against the master of the APL England, which lost about 50 containers overboard off Sydney on Sunday. The offenses relate to pollution and/or damage of the Australian marine environment as a result of poor cargo loading.

Image Credits: AMSA

AMSA General Manager Operations Allan Schwartz said laying charges against the ship’s Master was not undertaken lightly.

“This and other incidents remind us of the important role the ship’s Master has in ensuring the ships that ply our...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/update-photos-amsa-lays-charges-against-the-master-of-apl-england/

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