The salvage of containers onboard Hapag-Lloyd’s fire-stricken Yantian Express is expected to take another five weeks in the Bahamas, but it could be even longer before customers of undamaged cargo begin receiving their shipments, the carrier said in an update this week. In the update, Hapag-Lloyd...
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Hapag-Lloyd Looking for Terminal to Offload Intact Yantian Boxes
Hapag-Lloyd is searching for a terminal to offload undamaged containers from the fire-stricken Yantian Express.
Update about “Yantian Express” situation
Hapag-Lloyd published an update about “Yantian Express” situation:
“Further to our CustomerInfo of February 19, 2019, please be informed that salvage operations in Freeport are continuing as planned with the discharge of fire impacted containers and door end inspections of potentially damaged containers as identified and documented on the RHL website.
Based on the information available at this point, we anticipate such discharge to take approximately five weeks from now to reach its completion.
Pl...
https://container-news.com/update-yantian-express-situation/
Damaged Yantian Express Boxes Yet to Be Discharged
Yantian Express still waiting for final approval to discharge damaged containers two weeks after it arrived in Freeport.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/271705/damaged-yantian-express-boxes-yet-to-be-discharged/
Yantian Express update: Container status
Hapag-Lloyd made an announcement about the latest update of Yantian Express:
“Further to our previous CustomerInfo of February 5, 2019 regarding the container fire on board, please be advised that the YANTIAN EXPRESS is currently alongside a berth in Freeport Bahamas. We remain in the process of diligently addressing all of the safety, logistical, operational, and other aspects arising from this casualty, and are pleased to report that significant headway has been made in that regard.
Preparation...
http://container-news.com/yantian-express-update-container-status/
198 Containers on Board Fire-Stricken Yantian Express a Total Loss
A total of 198 containers have been identified as a total loss due to the fire on board Yantian Express.
Yantian Express Update: Arrival at refuge port
The M/V Yantian Express arrived at its refuge port at Freeport, Bahamas and has been tied up alongside as of Saturday, February 2. Surveyors and fire experts have since boarded the vessel to assess the ship’s condition. While it is premature at this time to speculate on causation or provide details on the extent of damage, early reports reveal significant damage to the vessel and equipment at the affected bay. Inspections remain ongoing and plans to discharge containers initially from the...
http://container-news.com/yantian-express-update-arrival-refuge-port/
Hapag-Lloyd’s Boxship Hit by Fire Reaches Bahamas
Hapag Lloyd’s ship which suffered a fire last month while en route to Halifax has arrived in the Bahamas.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270797/hapag-lloyds-boxship-hit-by-fire-reaches-bahamas/
Yantian Express Update
Following up from the last advisory about the fire broke at Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel, Yantian Express has arrived Port of Freeport (Bahamas) and berthed on February 4th at 1500 hours. She is currently undergoing fire inspection and decontamination.
Further details on the discharging operations and cargo...
Hapag-Lloyd Declares General Average on Yantian Express
Hapag-Lloyd has declared General Average on its fire-stricken containership Yantian Express.