A containership MADRID BRIDGE lost at least 30 containers in the North Atlantic while en route from Singapore to New York via Suez, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Containers lost
The ship was adrift from Jan 2 until Jan 7, most probably waiting out scheduled arrival (Jan 17), resumed sailing after container loss (positions and time correlate with position and time of spotted drifting containers). Details of accident, number of collapsed, lost and damaged containers yet unknown.
As of 0410 UTC Jan 11, MADRID BRIDGE was proceeding at reduced speed in western direction after a long log in the southern direction, apparently in order to avoid unfavorable weather and keep on the most safe course and speed.
Confirmed it’s MADRID BRIDGE, highly probably number of lost containers is more than 30. Operator is ONE, ship’s serving East Coast 4 (EC4) loop.
ONE’s Statement
Confirmed the ship has to proceed with utmost caution escaping rough weather, to avoid further losses: “Our immediate priorities are to ensure the safety of the crew, the vessel and the cargo on board. Delays to the vessel’s schedule are expected,” said ONE in a recent customer advisory.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
