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19 May 2025
* Further to our previous reports concerning the containership MAERSK SANA (IMO: 9289922), which experienced an explosion and fire within the engine room on 28 April 2025, whilst on a voyage from Newark, United States to Singapore, it is reported that the vessel has now been taken under tow towards Freeport, Bahamas by anchor handling tug, SEA 1 RUBY, which was despatched from Norway to assist the vessel. We understand that the convoy is expected to arrive at Freeport in late May.
* Reports indicate that the vessel is able to generate power but that the prolonged delay in prosecution of the voyage is likely to adversely affect any temperature and/or time sensitive cargo stowed on board the vessel. Hence, PA and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* It is also possible that shipowners will declare General Average, in which case GA security will be required from all Cargo Interests prior to the delivery of their cargo and we are likely to be able to assist in that regard.
* We have already retained a Fire Expert and we may be able to offer certain economies of scale in respect of any third party costs which may need to be incurred to investigate the cause of the casualty.
* We again recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
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7 May 2025
* Further to our initial report concerning the containership MAERSK SANA (IMO: 9289922), it is reported that the vessel experienced an explosion and fire within the main engine room, whilst on a voyage from Newark, United States to Singapore, on 28 April 2025.
* It is reported that the vessel went adrift in a position approximately 354 nautical miles east of Bermuda as a consequence of the incident.
* We understand that a tug is currently underway to take the vessel under tow towards a port of refuge, albeit that the destination port is, as yet, unconfirmed.
* In the meantime, we understand that the vessel is still able to generate electrical power and that weather conditions in the area are reported to be calm. Consequently, the vessel is reported to be in no imminent danger of further distress.
* However, there will inevitably be a significant prolongation of the intended voyage which delay may adversely affect any time and temperature sensitive cargo stowed on board the vessel and, of course, the addition of the tug costs.
* Moreover, if General Average is declared, General Average security will be required from all Cargo Interests prior to the delivery of their cargo, and we are likely to be able to assist in that regard.
* We have already reached out to a fire expert to investigate the cause of the incident, if necessary, and we may be able to offer certain economies of scale in respect of any third party costs which may need to be incurred.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
-------------ORIGINAL---------------
* We have received reports that an explosion occurred on board containership MAERSK SANA (IMO: 9289922) whilst in a position approximately 354 nautical miles east of Bermuda on 28 April 2025.
* It is reported that the vessel was disabled and went adrift as a result of the explosion.
* It is possible that General Average, Salvage and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this incident.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests. |
